The Truth About ICD-10 podcast provides healthcare professionals (front desk, clinicians and billers) with tips and strategies to get more patients and improve documentation, billing and compliance as they transition to ICD-10.
The biller / coder shares responsibility with the clinician for the successful implementation of ICD-10. Discover different scenarios in which the review of the claim is driven by clinical documentation.
The clinician has the highest responsibility with ICD-10 implementation, and is responsible for compliant, detailed documentation. This drives the selection of the right ICD-10 codes, which are reviewed by the biller / coder prior to claim submission.
Learn key insights about what the front desk can / should do and should avoid when it comes to ICD-10 implementation.
The 'clinical jigsaw puzzle' is a vivid picture of the clinical documentation that must support and reinforce the selection of the appropriate ICD-10 code.
Rehabilitation professionals like physical therapists and occupational therapists should understand the difference between medical and rehab diagnosis during the transition to ICD-10.
The sooner a clinician gains expertise with ICD-10 coding, the better. Preemptive documentation will allow clinicians to become familiar with the new coding and facilitate compliant, precise and detailed documentation.
The first few months of implementation will be a critical time for practices financially as they deal with inevitable errors that mistakenly deny claims and require multiple resubmissions, further slowing down the system and cash flow. In this podcast, protect yourself against the single biggest mistake in the transition.
Some consider ICD-10 to be the equivalent of the atomic bomb for private practice owners. On the contrary, it's an essential evolution and (for some), one of the biggest opportunities to improve quality of care and increase reimbursements.
The increased specificity and granularity associated with ICD-10 presents new financial opportunities for healthcare professionals.
Discover exactly what clinicians need to do to transition to ICD-10 with a simple approach towards compliant documentation.
In this short podcast, learn about the three concepts critical to your ICD-10 preparation.
Learn about the several advantages to ICD-10 in a clinical setting, ranging from improved patient care to greater interoperability of information.
Relying on the CMS GEMs translations can cause problems with documentation, billing and coding due to a lack of specificity. Discover how to avoid dependence on GEMs.
ICD-10 codes will open new, unprecedented opportunities to communicate with patients in targeted, segmented ways like never before. Learn how ICD-10, when used correctly, can benefit your marketing efforts.
It's crucial to assess the level of preparation of vendors (EMR, billing software, clearing house, billing staff) because a lack of preparation can lead to payment disruptions. Discover the right questions to ask as you prepare for ICD-10.this podcast.
The key differences between ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes explained.
Like it or not, ICD-10 will impact your relationships with payers and the way your claims are adjudicated. All clinical documentation is going to be subject to a higher level of scrutiny. Discover how to stay one step ahead of payers with this podcast.
Discover how to create an inventory of, and prepare for changes in systems and software as you transition to ICD-10
There are a lot of different opinions on how best to prepare for ICD-10. In this episode, Nitin Chhoda will cut through all the clutter and help you understand the bottom line for ICD-10 transition.
The best approach to ICD-10 involves the identification of systems, software and people involved in the transition.
In this episode, Nitin Chhoda PT, DPT provides a 10 minute overview of how to prepare for the upcoming ICD-10 transition.
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