ICD 10 coding changes are going to introduce new diagnostic and procedural codes, completely transformed at a granular level. This in turn is likely to benefit healthcare providers in terms of - Improved medical coding and billing efficiency Better integration of pay for performance or fee for service model in the billing models of medical practices, with granular coding of complex, multi staged procedures Lesser chances of data misuse and medical frauds or malpractice - See more at: http://www.medicalbillersandcoders.com/blog/best-strategies-for-your-medical-practice-to-deal-with-the-icd-10-delay.html#sthash.LdJ8hCYV.dpuf

1. End to End Medical Billing Solutions
Call now 888-357-3226 (Toll Free)
http://www.medicalbillersandcoders.com
www.medicalbillersandcoders.com
Copyright ©-2013 MBC. All Rights Reserved.
Page 1 of 5
Best Strategies for your Medical Practice
to Deal with the ICD-10 Delay
ICD 10 coding changes are going to introduce new diagnostic and procedural
codes, completely transformed at a granular level. This in turn is likely to benefit
healthcare providers in terms of –
 Improved medical coding and billing efficiency
 Better integration of pay for performance or fee for service model in the
billing models of medical practices, with granular coding of complex, multi
staged procedures
 Lesser chances of data misuse and medical frauds or malpractice

2. End to End Medical Billing Solutions
Call now 888-357-3226 (Toll Free)
http://www.medicalbillersandcoders.com
www.medicalbillersandcoders.com
Copyright ©-2013 MBC. All Rights Reserved.
Page 2 of 5
As the primary objective of ICD 10 is to improve overall healthcare billing system
and processes, the delay in its launch can mean more time for medical
practitioners to prepare themselves for a smooth transition. If you were already
prepared for ICD 10 coding system to be launched, then your medical practice
can further focus on –
While these activities can boost the already prepared medical practitioners,
those who have procrastinated for ICD 10 should use this time and their
outsource billing service to a medical billing expert who can test, train, review
and gear up to prepare their medical practice for the eventual coding changes.

3. End to End Medical Billing Solutions
Call now 888-357-3226 (Toll Free)
http://www.medicalbillersandcoders.com
www.medicalbillersandcoders.com
Copyright ©-2013 MBC. All Rights Reserved.
Page 3 of 5
 Training and Testing You can identify further training gaps for your
medical staff which once addressed will improve ICD 10 adoption and
reduce coding errors. Even if your medical billing team and system is
prepared for the coding changes, you can check the coding upgrade
schedules – when they are planned and how the ICD 10 delay will impact
them.
 Clinical Documentation Process and documentation gaps can expose your
medical practice to increased malpractice risk and audit risk. Therefore,
you can use the extra time to check what kind of documentation can be
cross referenced with ICD 10 to improve value based procurement and
processing.

4. End to End Medical Billing Solutions
Call now 888-357-3226 (Toll Free)
http://www.medicalbillersandcoders.com
www.medicalbillersandcoders.com
Copyright ©-2013 MBC. All Rights Reserved.
Page 4 of 5
 Financial Performance Checks : This could be the ultimate acid test for
your medical practice and can define whether your practice is ready to
bank on the ICD 10 coding changes and safeguard both, short term and
long term profitability. Complete review of your revenue cycle
management, audit checks, payers mix and projected change in financial
performance of your medical practice can ensure that even if the super bill
varies from ICD 10, your practice should be ready to remain financially
viable.
MedicalBillersandCoders.com is a medical billing service provider that specializes
in coding transitions and billing process automation. Our team of medical experts
and experienced consultants bring onboard both technical knowhow and

5. End to End Medical Billing Solutions
Call now 888-357-3226 (Toll Free)
http://www.medicalbillersandcoders.com
www.medicalbillersandcoders.com
Copyright ©-2013 MBC. All Rights Reserved.
Page 5 of 5
strategic acumen to prepare not only your medical practice but your associated
insurance carriers as well as your patients for impending ICD 10 changes.
Related Posts:
 How Can Outsourcing Solve Medical Billing and Reimbursement
Challenges for Physicians in 2014?
 How can outsourcing help you Deal with Shortage of Trained
Medical Billers and Coders?
 Eliminate the Burden of Medical Billing and HIPAA Regulations with
a Billing Company