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Differences in coder and physician perspectives on the transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS: A survey study

We hypothesized that coders would be less likely than physicians to avoid, delay, or bypass the transition to ICD-10, and more likely to want codes to distinguish between the left and right side of the body and have only one set of codes and documentation to meet both clinical and billing objectives...

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Published in:Health policy and technology 2016-09, Vol.5 (3), p.251-259
Main Authors: Butz, Jenna, Brick, David, Rinehart-Thompson, Laurie A., Brodnik, Melanie, Agnew, Amanda M., Patterson, Emily S.
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Language:English
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Summary:We hypothesized that coders would be less likely than physicians to avoid, delay, or bypass the transition to ICD-10, and more likely to want codes to distinguish between the left and right side of the body and have only one set of codes and documentation to meet both clinical and billing objectives. Assess similarities and differences in perspectives between coders and physicians on the use of ICD-10. A cross-sectional survey study was conducted with a convenience sample of coders and physicians using an online survey. Statistical differences for six a priori hypotheses were analyzed. Thematic analyses were conducted on open-ended responses. 71 coders and 56 physicians completed the survey. All six hypotheses were confirmed (p
ISSN:2211-8837
2211-8845
DOI:10.1016/j.hlpt.2016.03.001