Preparing for ICD-10: How to Avoid Mistakes & Painful Consequences
Date/Time: 02/04/2014, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Provider: Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association
Is your organization ready for the biggest upheaval in Medicare reimbursement since PPS Refinement took effect in 2008? The shift from 14,000 ICD-9 codes to 68,000 ICD-10 codes should not be left to chance! This webinar is an opportunity to discern the differences between ICD-9 and ICD-10 and its potential impact on your organization. Learn the critical components of a transition plan, including a gap analysis, identification of training needs, and budget. Understand how you can assess the readiness of your software vendors, clearinghouses, and payers to minimize the operational impact. Now is the time to prepare for this transition and determine the changes needed to your workflow, documents, and tools.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Differences between ICD-9 and ICD-10 that can impact your organization
- How to assess the readiness of your software vendors to make the transition
- Steps to take for a successful transition and implementation to ICD-10
- Anticipate and plan for needed staff education
TAKE-AWAY TOOLKIT
- ICD-10 transition checklist
- Vendor form letter
- Operational impact and training worksheets
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This informative session is directed to clinical, coding, and information managers and executives.
Speakers:
Laura J. Gramenelles, Simione Healthcare Consultants, LLC and Suzanne B. Sblendorio, Simione Healthcare Consultants, LLC
