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Impacting Inpatient Coders: The ICD-10-CM/PCS final rule estimates that inpatient coders will need 50 hours of training. In order to ensure a successful transition, inpatient coders must:
- Possess sufficient foundational knowledge of the biomedical sciences (e.g., anatomy, physiology, patho physiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology)
- Learn how to apply ICD-10-CM/PCS codes correctly on inpatient encounters
- Understand how to apply maps and crosswalks between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS
Phase 2: Implementation preparation (first quarter 2011 to second quarter 2013)
Phase 3: “Go live” preparation (first quarter 2013 to third quarter 2013)
Phase 4: follow-up post-implementation (fourth quarter 2013 to fourth quarter 2014) Physicians should also ensure training for in-house coders, or hire coders trained in using ICD-10, as proper coding is required to keep their revenue cycle efficient and optimized. For physician practices or hospitals facing problems in getting their staff upgraded, outsourcing might be a feasible option. For More information visit: Charlotte,NC Medical Billing, Cleveland,OH Medical Billing