ICD-10 is upon us, and many offices are feeling anxious. Your anxiety is not unfounded. Transitioning from the 13,000 code ICD-9 system to the 68,000 code ICD-10 system is pretty intimidating. Diabetes codes have undergone some of the most significant changes, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmic Executives (AAOE). With 29 million Americans now suffering […]
The ICD-10 deadline is looming and it’s getting closer by the second. October 1st is just around the corner and while there have been a number of delays to one of the most momentous changes to diagnosis and inpatient hospital coding, the time has come. Every medical practice across the United States must be proficient […]
Over at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the clock is counting down to the October 1, 2015 deadline for ICD-10 compliance. We have had a countdown of our own while doing our part to make sure our clients have the information they need to thoroughly prepare for the changes ahead. With this blog, […]
The ICD-9 is showing its 40+ year age. Side by side, the ICD-9 is a calculator compared to the ICD-10 computer. A vast amount of research, discovery and development has occurred in the past 40 years, and the ICD-9 has no capacity to collect or record this new information in a statistically relevant way. And, not insignificantly, […]
There are many issues facing Eye Surgeons in the United States and globally. Roundtables from the beginning and mid year 2015 show issues that industry leaders expect to face or benefit from in the coming year and the coming decade. Some of the issues addressed are positive changes and results. Some are challenges to be overcome and other […]
