You are ready

Sept. 30, 2015 / By Andy Sager

No more kicking this ICD-10 can down the road. It’s finally here.  We have all been waiting, planning, preparing, training, and yes, worrying. With ICD-10 only 24 hours away, will it be gloom and doom as some suggest? Will the sky really fall when ICD-10 becomes effective? How could it when there have been so many years of effort and dedication by so many from across the healthcare industry?
 
My words of wisdom, for what it’s worth, are to encourage you to trust what you have done to get to this point.  Coders are trained. CDI specialists are prepared. Revenue cycle teams are standing by.  You have done your testing.  YOU ARE READY!!!

Sure there will be issues, concerns and a few gotchas that will pop up, but don’t let them distract you from the overall success that you have worked so hard to achieve.

As an HIM professional, you know how to identify and address problems and implement the necessary process improvements to ensure the accuracy of health information. HIM vendors support your goals and together we will overcome the challenges and help you achieve success.

No more kicking the can down the road. Together we cheer, BRING IT ON!

Andy Sager is Product Marketing Manager for the 3M Coding and Reimbursement System.

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