Here are six best practices for that can help with efficient and productive ICD-10 preparation.
1. Clinical documentation: include all documentation that supports ICD-10 test codes, including information that may be found in lab reports or other test results.
2. Medical records: test the types of cases that will actually be performed and submitted for reimbursement, rather than testing only scenarios that align with payer mappings.
3. Dual coding: create test data that can give staff valuable practice. Dual coding will expose any problems with new systems and equipment.
4. Testing plan: put in place a comprehensive plan that includes scenarios, goals, test data and trading partners.
5. Quality assurance: track internal testing and results.
6. Trading partners: create testing plans with critical vendors and payers
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