4 Benefits of ICD-10

The shift to ICD-10 is set to happen next year, and while it will be difficult for many healthcare facilities and practices, there are a number of benefits to ICD-10, according to a whitepaper released by SourceMedical, a provider of therapy software and ambulatory surgery center software solutions and billing services.  

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Here are four benefits to ICD-10:

 

1. Improved explanation of the patient’s condition and increased granularity can improve practice management decisions.
2. Improved analysis of claims data to support policy, utilization and compliance decisions.
3. Better support for strategic planning by payers and providers.
4. Improved data for research purposes and public health decisions.

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