Name: Lee Barrett
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Haven’t started yet? 10 things Payers and Payees need to consider for ICD-10 implementation before the deadline
March 21st, 2011Haven’t started planning for ICD-10 implementation yet? Think that you have a lot of time before the implementation compliance date of October 2013? Feeling that you don’t have the budget now but may have it in 2012 and 2013 and can start your planning then?
These are some common sentiments of practically everyone in the healthcare industry who is affected by the ICD-10 mandate. More and more questions are starting to arise about the process that requires solid answers. Organizations must determine how long they can wait before starting the implementation process and must assess how the mandate will impact them. Some organizations are also assuming that they are going to get a reprieve and that there will be an extension to the implementation deadline. However, the probability of this happening is very low, so it’s advisable not to factor it into your thinking and planning.
Following are 10 key considerations to think about if you have not begun your ICD-10 planning Read the rest of this entry “
