Healthcare providers are waiting for the next step from the American Medical Association House of Delegates, which recently adopted a resolution directing the organization to "vigorously" oppose implementation of ICD-10, according to a Health Data Management report.
Board chair Robert Wah, MD, said the board just received the House of Delegates' directive and will be considering all options before it makes a decision. He said the resolution is emphasizing the issue of physicians not being convinced of the need for ICD-10. This demonstrates a need for better communication within the industry on the benefits of moving to the expanded code set. At the moment, many physicians feel that increasing the specificity of coding language will not improve patient care, he said.
The AMA Board of Trustees will now consider whether to implement the policy created by the 520-member House of Delegates.
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Board chair Robert Wah, MD, said the board just received the House of Delegates' directive and will be considering all options before it makes a decision. He said the resolution is emphasizing the issue of physicians not being convinced of the need for ICD-10. This demonstrates a need for better communication within the industry on the benefits of moving to the expanded code set. At the moment, many physicians feel that increasing the specificity of coding language will not improve patient care, he said.
The AMA Board of Trustees will now consider whether to implement the policy created by the 520-member House of Delegates.
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