Introduction to ICD-10-CM/PCS for Physician Specialty Group Representatives

The written and audio transcript summaries of the Introduction to ICD-10-CM/PCS for Physician Specialty Group Representatives Conference Call, which was conducted by CMS on June 23, 2009, are now available.

This conference call provided the following information and resources that physician specialty group representatives may use to conduct ICD-10 implementation training for their members:

• How to craft messages for your members regarding ICD-10 implementation and begin preparing for this transition
• What implementation of ICD-10 will mean to physicians’ offices
• Guidance on how ICD-10 implementation can be approached so as not to overwhelm the physician community
• Information that will reassure the physician community that implementing ICD-10 will not require changes in medical practice
• Common myths and accurate information about ICD-10 implementation
• Coding resources that are available from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Academy of Professional Coders, American Hospital Association, and American Health Information Management Association