ICD-10 is here this week, even with good plans in place things could get tense. Here are some ideas for your department to help work thru the stress of an ICD-10 transition.
- Assign a coder in your clinic to assist providers with ICD-10
- Schedule Carefully
- Supply Comfort Food (chocolates, etc.)
- Use support services (806.743.4357)
- Express Gratitude
- Be current on all orders for patient services
- Attend an ICD-10 Fair if additional support is needed
- Keep up to date with ICD-10 on putter.squarespace.com
- Utilize tools with in the EHR, by creating favorite lists
- Ask questions