A key element of the data foundation of the United States' health care system will undergo a major transformation in 2014. So, what is the Big Deal on ICD-10? On October 1, 2014 a, the health care ...

The new ICD-10 Medical Coding and Compliance Training library prepares coders, physicians, nurses, case managers and administrative staff on diagnostic and procedural medical coding changes. The ...

Even if October 1, 2014, still seems a long way off, the time to prepare your practice to transition to ICD-10 coding is now--especially when it comes to training, which will entail significant ...

Engaging in dual coding as the deadline to transition to ICD-10 moves closer to reality is not an optimal strategy, according to Walter Houlihan, director of health information management and ...

To reach physicians with ICD-10 training, surgery center administrators should create flexible training plans based on physicians' learning styles and preferences, according to ICD-10 Watch.

Having designed several healthcare IT training programs, I would argue that the transition to ICD-10 isn’t really a traditional “training” initiative. Your teams aren’t new to coding; they ...

Though waiting until ICD-10 takes effect may seem logical, AAPC said it could prove detrimental. A foundation of ICD-9-CM coding concepts will enhance a coder’s ability with ICD-10-CM. Also, having ...

The Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) is offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and is currently an entry-level medical billing certification for physician practices. In ...

Like I said, this isn't an endorsement. I outlined it to inspire training professionals. This is a place to start planning. It's up to you whether you want to pay for classes or design in-house ...