title: ICD-10: 5 steps to a comprehensive financial impact analysis.
abstract: To ensure a successful transition to ICD-IO, hospitals should: Investigate industry guidelines. Analyze claims using mapping tools. Measure the potential impact on payment. Practice ICD-10 coding in collaboration with payers. Study cost reduction opportunities.
authors.affiliation: Health Language, Inc, Denver, USA. brian.levyM.D@healthlanguage.com
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Levy
mesh_terms: D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D004469:Economics, Hospital; D038801:International Classification of Diseases; D010934:Planning Techniques; D014481:United States