Many children’s hospitals and pediatric groups are looking ahead and beginning preparations for the new coding set, ICD-10. The new system will surely present challenges for documentation specialists and coding professionals. With greater detail and an increased number of codes, ICD-10 will allow for greater specificity. This may present obstacles for those who are proficient in ICD-9. Preparation is key for the new coding set, and having a strategy in place to streamline documentation efforts will only benefit staff when the transition begins.
ICD-10 training is a critical step in preparation that can give employees the skills they need to become familiar with the changes ahead. In addition to training for the new coding set, seeking out solutions for documentation improvement prior to implementation of ICD-10 is a critical step towards a better transition. DCBA, a pediatric documentation improvement solutions provider, has helped hundreds of healthcare organizations across America to increase compliance, improve quality score, and improve CMI. With years of experience, and proven strategies, DCBA brings a results driven approach that has been proven time and time again.
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