PHYSICAL THERAPY BILLING
ICD-10 Codes: Changes in Medical Coding
ICD-10 codes represent the biggest change to medical billing and coding since the late 70’s.
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ICD-10 Codes: What Will Change About Medical Billing
ICD-10 is coming soon and will replace the current ICD-9 terminology. Nitin Chhoda clarifies the
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ICD-10 Codes: What Are They?
On October 1, 2014, ICD-10 codes will officially be implemented. Adjusting from old to new medical codes can be very frustrating without a physical therapy software to rely on. Nitin Chhoda explains how switching to electronic medical records will make the transition... read more
The ICD-10 Preparation Timeline for Your Practice
Back in 2013, many clinicians breathed a sigh of relief when the Department of Health and Human Services delayed implementation of ICD-10 codes until Oct. 1, 2014. That deadline is almost upon us and now is the time to establish a timeline that provides sufficient... read more
Reverse Engineering ICD-10 Preparation
The transition to ICD-10 codes will impact a host of office systems and software, along with the human element of practices. Several articles and checklists are available online with advice and suggestions on how to prepare for implementation of the new codes, but the... read more
Preparing to Weather the Storm of ICD-10
There’s much to do before the mandatory transition to ICD-10 codes and little time to accomplish a mountain of tasks. Much of the ICD-10 code preparation plan enacted by clinicians will depend upon the size of their practice. The deadline is Oct. 1, 2014 for the... read more
Five Ways to Minimize Financial Havoc with ICD-10 Transition
The implementation of ICD-10 codes will have a financial impact on all practices. Practitioners will need to prepare for situations ranging from software errors that prevent reimbursements to the cost of staff training. This requires a strategic plan that addresses... read more
Three Biggest Mistakes to Avoid with the ICD-10 Transition
Dramatic Decrease in Productivity When Canada implemented ICD-10 codes, it was only a fraction of what the U.S. plans to add on October 1, 2014. The problem – productivity among physicians and billers/coders never returned to pre-implementation levels. The... read more