The HIM Director s Guide to ICD-10

ICD-10 is the biggest change for the HIM industry since the implementation of DRGs in the 1980s.

HIM directors must take a lead role in their organization s ICD-10 implementation, including advocating for and securing an appropriate budget, developing a robust staff retraining program, and ensuring timely IT system changes.

This book outlines the differences between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10, provides a thorough timeline of events leading up to implementation, and helps HIM directors develop a project plan to manage the process seamlessly from start to finish.

The HIM Director s Guide to ICD-10 will help you:

1. Assess your organization s level of readiness for ICD-10

2. Develop a thorough project management plan and implementation timeline
 
3. Identify the strategic components to ICD-10 success

4. Apply expert-developed tools to your organization s unique needs

Topics covered include:

• ICD-10 Introduction
• ICD-10-PCS Key Attributes
• Project Management
• HIM Assessment Process
• HIM Training and Educational Plan
• HIM-Specific Tasks and Timeline
• Countdown to ICD-10 Go Live Next steps
• GEMS/ Translations/ Mappings: Case Studies
• Appendix resources