{"id":4627,"date":"2011-03-01T04:40:29","date_gmt":"2011-03-01T04:40:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.varshabi.com\/HCIM2\/?p=4627"},"modified":"2021-04-15T15:37:19","modified_gmt":"2021-04-15T15:37:19","slug":"free-icd-10-implementation-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.varshabi.com\/HCIM2\/free-icd-10-implementation-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"Free ICD-10 Implementation Tools"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Don\u2019t lose sight of the ICD-10 deadline! October 1, 2013 is closer than you think\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Did you know?<\/h3>\n<p>You should have already completed ICD-10 impact assessment, risk analysis, and mitigation planning. If you haven\u2019t, you\u2019re in good company \u2013 industry surveys indicate that the majority of healthcare payers are behind on their ICD-10 implementation.<\/p>\n<h3>Myth Buster<\/h3>\n<p>Many people still believe that the new ICD-10 CM and PCS code set transition from ICD-9-CM will simply involve one-to-one mapping, but it will also require one-to-many general equivalency mappings (GEMs). This will require analysis, system reconfiguration, and thorough staff training. <a title=\"ICD-10 Myth Buster: Is the ICD-10 implementation really just a simple code mapping effort?\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varshabi.com\/HCIM2\/icd-10-myth-buster-is-the-icd-10-implementation-really-just-a-simple-code-mapping-effort\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ICD-10 Myth Buster: Is the ICD-10\u00a0implementation really just a simple code mapping effort?<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Free ICD-10 Implementation Tools<\/h3>\n<p>HCIM recommends using these free tools to meet the ICD-10 compliance deadline:<\/p>\n<h4>Conduct a Preliminary Assessment<\/h4>\n<p>Determine if you\u2019re on track for a timely implementation and prioritize upcoming tasks with the <a title=\"AHIMA ICD-10-CM\/PCS Readiness Assessment and Prioritization Tool\" href=\"http:\/\/library.ahima.org\/xpedio\/groups\/public\/documents\/ahima\/bok1_046262.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AHIMA ICD-10-CM\/PCS Readiness Assessment and Prioritization Tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Adopt a Comprehensive Project Plan<\/h4>\n<p>Utilize <a title=\"NCHICA and WEDI\u2019s free ICD-10 project plan\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nchica.org\/HIPAAResources\/timeline.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NCHICA and WEDI\u2019s free ICD-10 project plan<\/a>, available in Microsoft\u00ae Project and PDF format.<\/p>\n<h4>Stay on Track<\/h4>\n<p>Gauge your progress on both the ICD-10 and HIPAA EDI standards implementations with <a title=\"NCHICA and WEDI\u2019s ICD-10 and HIPAA X12 benchmarks\" href=\"http:\/\/www.nchica.org\/HIPAAResources\/timeline.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NCHICA and WEDI\u2019s ICD-10 and HIPAA X12 benchmarks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Turn the complexity of the ICD-10 requirements into simplified solutions.<\/h3>\n<p>Whether you\u2019ve already begun your assessment or still don\u2019t know where to start, HCIM is your ICD-10 resource for guidance and support. For your next steps, contact HCIM Client Services at <a title=\"E-Mail HCIM Client Services\" href=\"mailto:services@hcim.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">services@hcim.com<\/a> or\u00a0complete the contact form located on the sidebar.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Don\u2019t lose sight of the ICD-10 deadline! October 1, 2013 is closer than you think\u2026 Did you know? You should have already completed ICD-10 impact assessment, risk analysis, and mitigation planning. If you haven\u2019t, you\u2019re in good company \u2013 industry surveys indicate that the majority of healthcare payers are behind on their ICD-10 implementation. 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