HCC Coders can provide fully trained staff to help you ensure the transition to ICD 10 goes smoothly.
Health plan providers have already gotten one reprieve on the implementation of the new ICD 10 code set, when the deadline was changed from October 2013 to October 2014. This isn’t likely to happen again! Therefore it is vital that you ensure that your staff is prepared to transition smoothly into the use of the new ICD 10 codes. HCC Coders can help by providing you with pre-trained coding professionals who will be well-versed in ICD 10 code standards and ready to assist you with fast and accurate coding.
Benefits of ICD 10
The transition to ICD 10 codes is mandatory for health plan providers wishing to continue to receive reimbursements from Medicare Advantage in 2014. The new code set offers several important benefits over the old ICD 9 codes.
First of all, ICD 10 corrects some serious limitations present in ICD 9. This older code set is not only outdated, it is actually “full,” meaning that no new codes can be added. ICD 10, on the other hand, completely remaps all existing codes so that new ones can be added to accommodate the latest advances in medical science. Another important benefit of ICD 10 codes is that this code set provides for much greater specificity in the diagnosis of conditions, therefore enabling more precise risk adjustment measurements. This in turn facilitates more accurate reimbursement rates.
Also, switching to ICD 10 will finally bring America’s medical system in line with the rest of the developed world. Whereas we have been using an outdated code set drafted in the 1970s, many other nations have been using ICD 10 codes for decades now.
Benefits of Working with HCC Coders
Because the existing ICD 9 codes do not correspond any of the new ICD 10 codes, learning the new code set will be a big undertaking for coding professionals. Fortunately, by working with HCC Coders to hire your staff, you don’t have to worry about managing the training required for the transition to ICD 10 by yourself. Instead, you can rely on us to provide coders that are already fully trained in all the new codes. Plus, you can also enjoy access to our proprietary software, HCC Navigator, which makes sharing charts, documentation, and finished codes between your staff and our coders quick, simple, and secure. If you have any questions about how our services can help facilitate your transition to ICD 10, please don’t hesitate to contact us.