CHAPTER 4 Chapter-specific guidelines (ICD-10-CM chapters 1-10) What will be the initial challenges for implementing ICD-10-CM? “Training, training, and training of physicians and staff. Because the structure of ICD-10 is…
Chapter 6 Chapter-specific guidelines (ICD-10-CM chapters 15-21) “Education will be even more important for successful ICD-10 implementation. Understanding the Official Guidelines and the format of the new codes, learning the…
CHAPTER 2 Using ICD-10-CM “ICD-10-CM requires an advanced knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy. Even though we are comfortable in our respective specialty; the level of specificity is tremendous. It’s…
CHAPTER 1 An overview of ICD-10-CM “The implementation of ICD-10-CM will require a shift for providers in their documentation habits. More specific information will be required to accurately report conditions….
CHAPTER 5 Chapter-specific guidelines (ICD-10-CM chapters 11-14) “It is important to study the new guidelines because they will help you to decipher how to select the correct ICD-10 code. ….
CHAPTER 3 ICD-10-CM outpatient coding and reporting guidelines “The ICD-10-CM implementation will provide the ability to report more specific information regarding patient conditions and circumstances. More specificity in coding will…
