decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2015 Issue 12 (December)
Physicians report 2.5 hours of lost productivity on average with ICD-10 roll-out
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Article Overview
This article discusses how the ICD-10 transition affected physician practices, including time lost by physicians, non-physician practitioners, and coding or billing staff. It summarizes survey feedback on the main reasons for the added workload and describes general practice responses such as documentation support, EHR templates, and training. It is relevant to practice managers, coders, billers, compliance staff, and clinicians preparing for coding system changes.
Why This Topic Matters
ICD-10 implementation affected daily workflow across clinical and administrative roles, making productivity, documentation, and staff education important operational issues for medical practices.
What You Will Learn
- How ICD-10 implementation can affect productivity in physician practices
- Common workflow burdens reported by coding, billing, and clinical staff
- Broad practice strategies used to reduce documentation-related strain
- Why staff education matters during a coding system transition
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Non-physician practitioners
- Coding and billing staff
- Practice administrators
- Compliance officers
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