Anesthesia Coding Alert
ICD-10 Is Knocking; Don't Worry About Answering
Question: Oklahoma Subscriber Answer: The challenge for many anesthesia groups with ICD-10 is the same as you've had with ICD-9 -- physicians providing detailed diagnosis information that allows you to choose something other than an unlisted or unspecified code.In May 2008, CMS undertook a formaltesting process asking credentialed health information management professionals -- coders like you -- who hadno previous ICD-10 experience to code almost 6,200 medical records. Prior to the test, the participants received two hours of noninteractive training. The testers' coding accuracy and comprehension of how to use ICD-10 were surprisingly good. Test participants who coded the records said ICD-10 was easier than expected, leading the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) to conclude that intensive coder training should occur only three to six months before full implementation, which begins Oct. 1, 2013. Tip: There are some concerns that current software will not support ICD-10. Be sure to check with your appropriate departments to ensure your coding and billing software is up-to-date in time for the transition.
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