Barring any further delays, 2015 looks like the year all U.S. medical providers transition to the new ICD-10 coding system. So come October 1st, many providers could be holding a collective breath, hoping for a smooth transition without any big surprises, cash flow disruptions, or hits to productivity.<\/p>\n
Hoping is good, preparing is better. But what\u2019s the best training strategy?<\/p>\n
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Here are 10 quick tips on ICD-10 training from CareCloud\u2019s on-demand ICD-10 webinar:<\/p>\n
#1. Start with the basics.<\/strong> <\/strong>Help providers and staff understand the what, the why, and the how \u2013 how ICD-10 will affect their workflows. \u201cWhen you take some of the mystery out of it \u2026 then you can start to have really informed conversations about what in the practice needs to change,\u201d says Ralph Catalano, CareCloud\u2019s VP of Operations, during the on-demand webinar.<\/p>\n #2. Use a project approach.<\/strong> \u201cOne of the most important things you can do is treat this like a project. Work backwards from the October 1 deadline to plan and make the project manageable,\u201d Ralph says.<\/p>\n #3. Focus on role-specific training. <\/strong>Tailor ICD-10 training to the specific needs of providers, administrators, and billing staff to make their preparation more effective and time-efficient.<\/p>\n #4. Play favorites. <\/strong>Start by picking the top 5 or 10 codes your practice uses every day. Mastering this subset can remove fear and build confidence about the full ICD-10 transition.<\/p>\n