{"id":3344,"date":"2014-01-08T10:47:42","date_gmt":"2014-01-08T10:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.medicalbillersandcodersblog.com\/?p=3344"},"modified":"2026-05-11T14:15:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T14:15:11","slug":"solve-icd-10-coding-problems-with-a-multi-specialty-coding-expert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.medicalbillersandcoders.com\/blog\/solve-icd-10-coding-problems-with-a-multi-specialty-coding-expert\/","title":{"rendered":"Solve ICD-10 coding Problems with a Multi- Specialty Coding Expert"},"content":{"rendered":"

ICD-10 is all set to increase pressure on medical practices that are already dealing with challenges related to EHR, HIPAA, meaningful use and interoperability. Even though ICD-10 will pave the way for accuracy in new procedure payments, improved patient care and administrative performance, it will also cause coding problems and other challenges which will affect the financial health of your practice in the long run.<\/p>\n

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According to industry experts, complexities introduced with the implementation of ICD-10 will require a lot of preparation, logistics and planning. Expert help will be needed to change language format, manage connection point between ICD-9 and ICD-10, make major system changes or manage the required infrastructure for supporting the new coding system.<\/p>\n

ICD-10 will affect procedures, policies, data interfaces, workflow and possibly every aspect of a medical practice. Number of codes will increase and coders will have to pay extra attention in coding every service offered. Time constraint, lack of skilled coders and rise in number of patients will create room for coding errors, affecting the cash flow of medical practices. Therefore, seeking assistance from a multi-speciality coding expert would be a better option to solve coding problems related to ICD-10.<\/p>\n

From 15,000 codes of ICD-9 to 110,000 codes in ICD-10, the new coding system is not just an update; it is an organizational change, vast enough to intimidate many providers.<\/p>\n

How can a multi-speciality coding expert help?<\/h2>\n

Coders play a vital role in collection of payment for services rendered. However, with the implementation of ICD-10, coders will require certification and special training to understand and work with the new codes. Not just hiring, but providers will also have to retain and engage existing coders through recognizing their work, providing them required tech support and offering them training on regular intervals.<\/p>\n

Considering the lack of time and money, seeking help from a billing company for ICD-10 coding<\/a> problems makes sense rather than managing an in-house team.<\/p>\n