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