 ICD-10 Resources
The heat is still on!
We've all heard the buzz about the ICD-10 delay. Think you're off the hook for your ICD-10 preparations? AHIMA and HIMSS are urging us to "stay the course" and forge ahead with our implementation planning, and we emphatically agree. We view the delay as a welcome opportunity to catch up with the proposed timelines and to ensure that critical initiatives such as Clinical Documentation Improvement programs are in place at your facility.
New HIM Credential Requirements
In an effort to ensure that HIM professionals obtain the necessary training and education for this new system, AHIMA has announced that the CCHIT certification requirements for credentialed HIM professionals have been revised to include a specific mandate for ICD-10 training. Individuals having an RHIT or RHIA certification must attain 6 continuing education units (CEUs) specifically attributed to ICD-10 work-related training and education, while those with a CCS will need to complete 18 CEUs specific to ICD-10 training. This new requirement is a component of the total CEUs currently required for biennial AHIMA recertification, representing a significant portion of the CEUs for the cycle. Click here to read the details regarding this important new requirement.
Meta Can Help You Now
Moving to the new code set is certainly a major event for healthcare in the United States, but Meta has been delivering ICD-10-ready software to our Canadian clients since 2003. We’ll help you make a smooth transition with our integrated suite of ICD-10-ready applications, including eAbstract ePhysicianQuery and eCDI. You can use the software now with ICD-9, and simply continue working without interruption when the new code structure goes into effect.
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