Experts across the coding industry agree that a gradual adoption of ICD-10 coverage is the most effective way to transition your curriculum from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM/PCS.
To guide you through this process and ensure that you're always up to date, Elsevier will progressively shift the focus of its annual coding textbooks -- Buck's Step-by-Step Medical Coding and Lovaasen's ICD-9-CM Coding with ICD-10 -- from ICD-9-CM to the new code set. These texts will increase coverage of ICD-10 each year between now and the October 2013 implementation date. This means that you and your students will always have the amount of ICD-9 and ICD-10 coverage you need, without having to buy additional ICD-10 textbooks or switch from one book to another to cover ICD-9 and ICD-10. Ensure consistent coverage of ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-PCS by teaching students both code sets in the same text, and in the same learning format.
What do you mean by "gradual transition?"
The 2010 editions of Step-by-Step Medical Coding and ICD-9-CM Coding: Theory and Practice focus primarily on current coding standards and practices while providing a basic introduction to ICD-10 through unique features like dual coding. The 2011, 2012, and 2013 editions will increase emphasis on the new code set to help you maintain a seamless transition and ensure effective training for your students.
The chart below illustrates the complete transition timeline, beginning with the 2010 editions available now.
To learn more about these market-leading resources or Elsevier's complete plan for ICD-10 integration, register for updates now or contact your Elsevier Education Solutions Consultant.
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