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Follow These 3 Tips to Prepare for ICD-10

Zero in on common codes your lab uses. If you don’t want a rude awakening next Oct. 1, you need to get ready for how ICD-10 implementation might impact your lab billing staff’s accuracy and efficiency.  In fact, some experts predict that coders might initially experience a 50 percent or more drop in productivity as they grapple with using ICD-10. [...]
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