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1. 7 AWE-INSPIRING MYTHS ASSOCIATED WITH ICD-10 AND ITS
REALITIES
ICD-10 implementation is one of the emerging hot topics in medical transcription domain. In this
article; we look at different myths associated with ICD-10 and the realities associated with it.
Click here to learn more about these myths.
With each passing year we are coming closer to a technology driven world. We are seeing path-
breaking products launched in the market with great proficiency. But technology alone cannot
make or break a product. It is also about creating new opportunities by including incremental
changes in the original product, to make it universally accepted merchandise.
Going with this flow, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has decided to make
major enhancements to the already existing ICD-9 codes. It is known as ICD-10 codes. The
transformation from ICD-9 to ICD-10 coding although makes the work of medical practitioners
tedious, it also gives them the opportunity to easily track and analyze disease patterns and
outcomes of diseases. There are different names for code sets like:
• ICD-10
• ICD-10-CM
• ICD-10-PCS
Let us look at the parlance of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.
• ICD-10-CM connotes to outpatient services for example; diagnose provided in
physician’s office.
• ICD-10-PCS connotes to inpatient services such as hospital stays, beds, nursing services
and surgical procedures.
Although ICD-10 implementation will make the life of medical practitioners easier; there are
certain sections of audience which are circumspect about the success of ICD-10
implementation. Let us now look at different myths associated with ICD-10 codes, and its
realities:
 Myth 1: The penultimate date of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS implementation has not
been rolled out; although there are speculations that ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS will be
implemented on October 1, 2013.

2. Reality: Medical entities associated with HIPAA have been given the ultimatum to
comply with ICD-10 coding system starting from October 1, 2013. This applies to both
dates of discharge and dates of service for all patients occurring on or after that date.
 Myth 2: We can procrastinate for a bit longer before adopting ICD-10 codes in our entity
as The Department of Health and Human Services will probably grant an extension for
the implementation. Even if they won’t we can cover the ICD-10 training in a couple of
weeks time.
Reality: Due to unforeseen circumstances the ICD-10 implementation date can be
expended. But at this point of time it is looking absolutely certain that The Department
of Health and Human Services will not extend this date and will make sure that the
implementation process takes place as planned. Now if there is no prior planning you
may lag behind and face compliance issues in future. With ICD-10 implementation the
entire scenario of Medical billing and coding will change, and so if you procrastinate you
may have to deal with serious compliance issues. Moreover; it is hardly possible for an
entity to train their employees on ICD-10 coding system in a very short duration.
 Myth 3: Since ICD-10 consists of large number of codes, it is nearly impossible to go for
ICD-10 implementation.
Reality: Although there are large number of codes in ICD-10 and the code set is also
longer than ICD-9; it does not make the ICD-10 implementation challenging. It makes
the job of Medical Practitioners easier due to the following reasons:
o ICD-10 is more accurate, more specific and logically structured than ICD-9-CM
o Integration of new software will make the life of medical practitioners easier
allowing them to track down codes faster than ICD-9
 Myth 4: ICD-10 would lay more emphasis on electronic copies of medical coding. After
October 1, 2013 all the coding will be done electronically.
Reality: There are loads of coding books existing in the market on ICD-10-CM and
ICD-10-PCS hence; there is no reason to believe that ICD-10 will be more electronic than
ICD-9-CM.
 Myth 5: ICD-10 was first initiated in 1993, so there is a possibility that the codes are
already out-of-date.
Reality: Although inception of ICD-10 codes happened almost two decades back; there
has always been an emphasis on introducing incremental changes in the product. With

3. the continuous development of health care domain; there have been several revisions in
codes. These incremental changes in the codes will continue till the point where
healthcare community decides to freeze the codes. Right now the healthcare
community believes that the codes can freeze before October 1, 2013. But this will give
ample time to medical billers, coders, physicians, and other healthcare workers to learn
these codes before their compliance is required.
 Myth 6: ICD-10-PCS will replace Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
Reality: CPT will not change with ICD-10 implementation. Please note that as specified
earlier; ICD-10-PCs are intended only for the purpose of reporting inpatient services
such as hospital stays, beds, nursing services and surgical procedures.
 Myth 7: A lengthy documentation process will be required to be followed after ICD-10
implementation which will bring unnecessary complications to coding and billing
process.
Reality: After the successful ICD-10 implementation, there will be a precise
documentation process which will be required to be followed. The required information
will already be there but it was not being used in ICD-9. The sole purpose of
documenting the details is to make sure that the quality of the content is superior. It
should also help the medical practitioners to specifically understand the patient
problems easily.
ICD-10 implementation promises to provide a new leverage to medical domains across the
globe. With the help of these codes, medical practitioners will be able to classify the health
information in a proper way thereby maintaining the international standards set for healthcare
documentation.
The transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 will not be an easy process. It will not only include
conversion of codes in your information system, but it also involves supporting accurate codes,
improving clinical documentation, increasing coder efficiency and help physicians adapt while
minimizing interruption.
Mediscribes has developed a deep insight into the strategic and operational aspects of ICD-10
and the opportunities that lie ahead. We can provide an exhaustive program for ICD-10 training
which will include various ICD-10 services mentioned below. We also help you to identify the
level of risks, map workflows and convert your systems.
We can offer the following clinical improvements to clients in respect to ICD-10
Implementation:

4. • Classification of Compliance Risks
• Finer clinical documentation
• Greater effectiveness of coding
• Translate codes
• Map and convert your systems
• Train and test coders and clinical documentation improvement specialists
• Train and support physicians
ICD-10 Services offered by Mediscribes:
• ICD-10 Documentation and Revenue Risk Assessment Services
• ICD-10 Transition planning and Recommendations Services
• ICD-10 Project Management Services
• ICD-10 Modeling and Code Translation Services
• ICD-10 Financial Impact Analysis
• ICD-10 Translation Management Tool
Medical practitioners need to hire an eminent Medical Transcription Company for smooth
transition of ICD-10 implementation process in their organization. To learn more about our
services click here.
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