Preparing for the ICD-10 Transition

On Oct. 1, 2014, medical practices nationwide will begin using the ICD-10 code set, marking the largest shift in medical coding since 1979 when ICD-9 was implemented.

Even though the transition is a year away, there is a lot for medical practices to start doing right now.

In this webinar, recorded on Oct. 15, 2013, Betty Hovey, CPC, CPC-H, CPB, CPMA, CPC-I, CPCD, of AAPC
explains the transition to ICD-10 codes, including clinical documentation assessment and training, for your medical practice.

You can also download the slide deck from this presentation as well as a whitepaper from our sponsor, Meditab, entitled "Is Your Practice Ready for ICD-10?"

Hovey, the director of ICD-10 development and training for AAPC, has over 25 years of experience in the healthcare field, having worked in a variety of settings with multiple specialties and health plans. She has spoken at national and regional conferences on ICD-10 and authored multiple articles on coding, billing, and the new code set.

Meditab Software Inc. develops and supports IMS™ (Intelligent Medical Software), a multi-award-winning, multi-certified, integrated system that provides EHR, practice management, patient portal, and reporting at an affordable cost. For more information, visit Meditab's website.

Also, find all the resources your medical practice needs regarding the upcoming transition in our ICD-10 topic resource center.