Simplifying ICD-10 For Outpatient Coding

The American Health Information Management Association’s (AHIMA) 86th Convention and Exhibit was held September 27 – October 3 in the San Diego Convention Center, and Health IT Outcomes editor John Oncea had the opportunity to speak with a wide range of attendees.

Oncea was able to speak with AHIMA members and presenters about everything from the effective management of health data, to the need for medical records to deliver quality healthcare to the public, to electronic documentation and health record management. In addition, several of healthcare’s leading vendors shared how technology is enabling HIM professionals better manage the ICD-10 transition, save health systems millions of dollars, achieve HIMSS Level 7, and achieve favorable electronic health record (EHR) implementations.

In this video, Deborah Neville, director, revenue cycle, coding and compliance at Elsevier, looks at the similarities and differences between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM, reveals what ICD-10-CM chapters will be most challenging or have the most changes for outpatient coders, and offers activities, including educational planning, that should be considered for a successful transition.