Abstract
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has mandated all health care providers begin use of ICD-10 on October 1, 2014. The conversion to the new coding set will demand incredible effort from the medical community and, if not proactively addressed, could cause major disruptions for health organizations. To complicate matters, the conversion comes at a time of other significant changes including the implementation of EHR (electronic health records). Although EHR and ICD-10 may seem like separate issues, adopting the right EHR system will help you prepare for the ICD-10 conversion. AdvancedMD EHR and integrated billing are powerful tools in the ICD-10 conversion. With over 60 years of experience, ADP is a trusted company with the knowledge and resources to give your practice the advantage in ICD-10 conversion and EHR implementation.
Getting ready for ICD-10
The conversion to ICD-10 has caused uneasiness in the health care community. The coding changes come at a time when healthcare providers are already grappling with other reforms, including the implementation of electronic health records (EHR). Recent regulations to implement ICD-10 and EHR are intended to streamline information sharing and create a more efficient national healthcare system. However, the changes can seem overwhelming for a busy private practice. Physicians are scrambling to purchase software and make upgrades before the quickly-approaching deadlines. You can’t afford to wait any longer to develop your EHR and ICD-10 implementation plans.
Although ICD-10 and EHRs may seem like separate issues, carefully designing a plan that address both your needs will save you time, money and energy. Selecting the right EHR system can aid in your conversion to ICD-10.
Today’s EHR systems are more powerful than ever. They have been designed to reflect regulatory changes to record-keeping, documentation, and coding. But not all systems are created equal—choosing an EHR system may be one of the biggest decisions you make for your practice’s financial health. EHR software should reduce the disruptions of ICD-10 conversion, not compound them.
