Massachusetts health care consortium begins ICD-10 testing

As 2014 rolls on and complaints such as the American Medical Association's public denial of ICD-10's effectiveness continue to build, the Oct. 1 transition creeps closer.

Physicians not skeptical of EHRs’ potential

Ever since the mandated implementation of electronic health records systems into medical practices large and small, there has been industry-wide pushback against the encroaching technology.

ICD-10 transition estimated to cost small practices more than $200,000

The transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 has already caused many headaches for physicians in charge of small practices.

Physicians are willing to work hard for smoother ICD-10, EHR transition

Much has been made about the troubles surrounding the transition to ICD-10, and while electronic health records are here to stay, there is serious doubt within the community of physicians that the changeover from the relatively paltry amount of codes in the current system will produce a net benefit for medical professionals.

ICD-10 educational materials must be written by, for physicians, coders

As the ICD-10 deadline draws nearer every day and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services gears up for its week of testing the provider experience of the new coding system, the time is now or never for practices to educate their physicians and orthopedic coding staff on the correct procedures for the new system of diagnostic codes.

Providers may want to take advantage of upcoming ICD-10 testing week

Providers who are concerned about whether they will be ready to make the move to the ICD-10 coding system in October 2014 may want to keep some time open in their schedules between March 3 and March 7, 2014.

Report shows ICD-10 is behind schedule

Many providers who are concerned about whether they will be ready for the change to the ICD-10 coding system in October 2014 are not alone. 

ICD-10 is about documentation, not coding

It is no secret that physicians have a lot on their plates in 2014.