AHIMA has developed a comprehensive set of Training Tools, Resources, and FAQs to help you prepare for ICD-10/PCS implementation. AHIMA’s Role-Based Training model identifies key tasks or milestones that must be completed within specific time frames by specific organizations and in some cases specific roles within organizations.
An ICD-10 PowerPoint to promote awareness of ICD-10 implementation and to promote consistency with messaging is available at no cost to you. The ICD-10 101 PowerPoint is an excellent tool, developed by CHIA’s Coding and Data Quality Committee as a way to help members promote awareness of ICD-10 implementation as well as to provide consistency with messaging within their organizations. You are encouraged to download the PowerPoint, edit it as necessary for your needs within your own organization, for presentation to medical staff, health information management staff, and others within your organization.
Healthcare providers, payers, and other covered entities in the United States must start using ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS on October 1, 2014.
A smooth, successful transition by the compliance date requires a well-planned and well-managed implementation process. Proper planning and preparation are critical so organizations can leverage their ICD-10 investments and move beyond mere compliance to achieve strategic advantage.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) ICD-10 Website includes resources to help providers, payers and vendors with the U.S. health care industry’s transition to ICD-10. On the CMS site you can also: