ICD-10 Basics

The clinical modifications in ICD-10 have experienced a major face-lift. The new coding system has resulted in new coding terminology, protocols, and greater specificity. Implementing the changes from ICD-9 to ICD-10 will involve specific knowledge to transition and implement the system in your office. Medicare and the commercial carriers are releasing clarifications to their policies and interpretation of the coding conventions of ICD-10. Dr. Mario Fucinari, Certified Insurance Consultant, and Certified Medical Compliance Specialist will take you through the new regulations and published guidelines and show you how to apply them to case scenarios to ensure your office will remain operational and profitable in the coming mandated transition.

• •Understand the structural differences between ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding systems and the clinical rationale for increased specificity
• •Apply ICD-10 coding conventions and guidelines to common chiropractic diagnoses and patient scenarios
• •Identify and implement the key coding terminology and protocol changes required for successful ICD-10 compliance
• •Interpret Medicare and commercial carrier policies regarding ICD-10 coding to minimize claim denials and reimbursement delays
• •Evaluate current office systems and workflows to ensure proper ICD-10 implementation across billing and clinical documentation
• •Develop strategies to maintain operational efficiency and profitability during the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10