Preparing for ICD-10

Are you ready to transition to ICD-10 on Oct. 1, 2014? Join the American College of Cardiology on Sept. 17 at 12 p.m. ET for a presentation on ICD-10-CM basics tailored to cardiology. 

The program will cover the following:

  • Benefits of ICD-10;
  • Similarities and differences from ICD-9 using cardiology examples;
  • Basics of finding a diagnosis code and unspecified codes;
  • Training needs and timelines;
  • Resources for coding and training; and
  • National implementation issues.

The ACC has also archived webinars on numerous other practice management topics. Get tips on:

  • Navigating the Physician Payments Sunshine Act;
  • Successfully participating in 2013 PQRS; and
  • Evaluation and Management documentation.

Browse through these topics and more.

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