The number of myths associated with ICD-10 codes is bound to put the Egyptians to shame. Some of these common misperceptions need to be countered with facts from the experts. Myth 1: ICD-10 contains ten times the number of codes listed in ICD-9. ICD-10 includes 69,832 diagnosis codes (ICD-10-CM) as compared to 14,567 diagnosis codes Read more…
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The Elusive 7th Character in ICD-10
CureMD’s “Tell Me Why” blog series will answer any questions about ICD-10, its code structure, and usage. If you have a query, please submit it in the comments section below. Alternatively, you can register for our ICD-10 Physician Training program to talk to experts. The Elusive 7th Character The 7th character in ICD-10 can be as deadly as the Read more…
Should a Practice Outsource Billing to Prepare for ICD-10 Challenge?
Every practice across the country will send out claims based on ICD-10 codes starting October 1, 2015, if they want to get paid for services rendered. The updates are massive; as will be the adjustments you’ll need to make to meet this challenge. Are you equipped for these workflow changes? And is outsourcing your medical billing the Read more…
Relief from Pain Caused by ICD-10 Transition
The looming deadline for the ICD-10 transition is causing many headaches, as physicians, who are already facing financial challenges, attempt to navigate their way toward a new code set, and avoid any disruptions or loss in reimbursements. The scope of this transition has overwhelmed and crippled many small- and medium-sized practices and has led many to Read more…