The facts about ICD-10-CM/PCS implementation. Implementation will improve the quality of patient care.

摘要

TRANSITIONING OUT OF a 30-year-old classification system has many in the healthcare industry asking why. The expense, the implementation timeline, and the intent of the transition have all been questioned.The truth is the implementation of ICD-10 CM/PCS will have a tremendous impact on the quality of patient data. It will require more accurate clinical documentation, increase the amount of data collected, improve quality measurement, streamline claims processing, and ultimately improve the quality of care provided to the patient.It is a major step toward ensuring accurate healthcare data can be delivered on the "virtual technology highway."