The implementation of ICD-10-CM/PCS will improve healthcare information capture. Complying with the new regulation will require much effort and considerable expenditure of resources. Transitioning from 14,000 to approximately 70,000 codes will require effective tools and solutions designed to help your organization make the compliance deadline. Don’t let the learning curve associated with the transition can have a negative impact on cash flow.
Cybergistics is ready to assist your organization with successful ICD-10-CM/PCS implementation and minimize this negative impact through early planning and customized programs.
Cybergistics staff are uniquely qualified to assist our clients with this implementation as our professionals have practical, real-world experience in information processing, coding, revenue cycle, compliance and clinical documentation as well as AHMA certified trainers.
All programs and are modularized, therefore you can select one area of assistance or as many as needed.
Program Recommended Implementation Date
Impact Assessment 2010-2011
- Data Mapping
- Impact for areas involved
- Case Mix Impact
- Determine educational needs
- Creation of Timeline and Responsibilities for Implementation
Educational Programs
- Overview Programs 2011
- Coder Testing to determine pre-requisite areas needing strengthening
- Anatomy and Physiology and pre-requisite training
- ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Program Introduction
Customized Education 2012
- Intensive Education for Inpatient Coders tailored to hospital specific case mix
- Outpatient Coding Education tailored to outpatient mix
- Modular education programs with actual hospital specific cases
Quality Audits 2013
- Minimize “learning-curve” exposure
- Work out kinks before go-live date
Products
- ICD-10-CM/PCS Toolkits and Data Mapping Software/Services
- “Back-fill” coders to compensate for the shortfall
- On-site mentoring
