Wait at your own risk. Relying on a vendor to manage ICD-10 conversion can mean being held accountable for lost revenue.
CIOs must have an ICD-10 conversion strategy in place now, since many systems will be impacted. Creating a timeline can help determine whether an organization is in good shape. CIOs who have not yet implemented an EMR should consider using SNOMED. As ICD-10 approaches, it will be necessary to monitor AR days daily, instead of monthly. Organizations need to designate and empower an ICD-10 leader and begin staff training efforts early.
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