Although the implementation of ICD-10-CM/PCS will ultimately improve healthcare information capture, complying with the new regulation will impose signicant demands on your organization. The process of transitioning from 14,000 to approximately 70,000 codes can be an overwhelming challenge to your HIM staff and the financial ramifications to your facility can be dramatic if they are not adequately prepared in advance of the compliance deadline. Don’t let the learning curve associated with the ICD-10 transition put your cash flow and financial stability at risk!
Cybergistics is ready to assist your organization with a practical, gradual and affordable ICD-10 Readiness Program designed to minimize the negative impacts of ICD-10 through early planning and customized training programs. Cybergistics staff are uniquely qualifed to assist our clients with this implementation as our professionals include AHIMA certied trainers and HIM experts that have practical, real-world experience in information processing, coding, revenue cycle management, compliance and clinical documentation.
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
