Step1:
UseofICD-10ismandatoryafterOctober1,thereisnochoice.
Step2:
TrytosimplifytheuseofICD-10byidentifyingthe50mostusedcodesinyourarea.ObtainanICD-10codingbook.
Step3:
Atoollikewww.ICD10Charts.comcanhelpyouwithICD-9toICD-10conversionforthemostcommondiagnoses.
Step4:
ICD10ChartswillalsoallowyoutoinputyourexistingICD-9codes,anditwillprovideICD-10translationsusinga“BulkConverter”feature.
Step5:
IsyourcurrentEMRorpracticemanagementsystemICD-10compliant?ContactyourvendortoupgradetotheICD-10versionifneeded.
Step6:
IfyourcurrentvendordoesnotofferanICD-10upgrade,researchvendorsandswitchtoanICD-10vendorproduct.*
Step7:
SignupforformalICD-10codingtraining.
* Note:
In order to keep claims flowing, there are several websites you can use to submit claims electronically. There are no setup fees or charges to submit claims for participating payers.
The following payers participate with www.freeclaims.com, www.mdonline.com, and www.officeally.com
BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York
BlueShield of Northeastern New York
HealthNow
Independent Health
Univera Healthcare