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Get to Know ICD-10  \n􀂃 Understanding background information makes transitioning easier  \n􀂃 Acknowledge the necessity for ICD-10  \n􀂃 Recognize the risks of non-compliance  \n􀂃 Recognize the benefits that come with transitioning and compliance  \n􀂃 Learn the differences between ICD-9 versus ICD-10  \n􀂃 Learn who needs to transition to ICD-10  \nTop Ten Things to Do to Prepare for ICD-10  \n2. Know Your Role & Responsibility  \n􀂃 Everyone in your organization has a part in the transition  \n􀂃 ICD-10 Champion  \n􀂃 Coders  \n􀂃 Billers  \n􀂃 Clinicians  \n􀂃 Practice Managers  \n􀂃 IT Systems Managers  \nIT Managers  \nCoders  \nChampion  \nOrganization  \nPractice Managers  \nClinicians  \nBillers  \nTop Ten Things to Do to Prepare for ICD-10  \n3. Follow Your Roadmap  \n􀂃 Execute your plan  \n􀂃 Perform an office assessment  \n􀂃 Utilize your ICD-10 Roadmap  \n􀂃 Distribute collateral material (organization updates, newsletters)  \n􀂃 Establish lines of external communication","cbCaifMkZnzei6P5","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifMkZnzei6P5","pdf",818113,"English","# ICD-10 Overview\n## Federal mandate under HIPAA\n## ICD-10 code sets and replacement scope\n## Compliance date and claim rules\n## Why ICD-10 matters\n# Top Ten Things to Do to Prepare for ICD-10\n## Get to know ICD-10\n## Know your role and responsibility\n## Follow your roadmap\n## Conduct systems checks","[{\"question\":\"What is the HIPAA-related requirement for ICD-10 adoption?\",\"answer\":\"ICD-10 is mandatory for all HIPAA-covered entities. 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