ICD-10 News

4 Ways Machine Learning Can Help Workers’ Comp Claims Teams

You may have heard some buzz about machine learning (ML), but what exactly is it? And, more importantly, how does it relate to you? ML essentially refers to the phenomenon of computers and other devices that appear to be intelligent …

New ICD 10 Codes Leads to Big Growth to Philippines Outsourced Medical Services

Leaders of the Philippine outsourcing industry said Monday they expect a big increase in business as the result of a new, highly detailed medical diagnosis coding system adopted by the U.S. for insurance claims. The Philippines is the world’s leader …

New Medical Coding System Effective October 1 Aims to be More Precise

If things are a bit tense in your doctor’s office come Oct. 1, some behind-the-scenes red tape could be to blame. That’s the day when the nation’s physicians and hospitals must start using a massive new coding system to describe …

Impact of Procedure Code Analysis on Claims Handling Procedures

Investigation into the top 10 procedure codes, based on total allowed amount, experienced by the auto casualty insurance marketplace provides valuable insight for claims organizations, investigators and legislators. With thousands of possible medical services available to medical providers, the injury …

New ICD-10 Coding System May Cloud Hospital Safety Audits

Changes in how medical diagnoses are coded under the latest international disease classification system – better known as the ICD-10 codes – may complicate the assessment of hospital safety, say researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Their report …

Mitchell Releases Automated Medical Bill Review Software

Mitchell, a provider of technology, connectivity and information solutions to the property/ casualty claims and collision repair industries, announced the commercial release of Decision Point 8, a completely automated medical bill review and workflow solution for first and third-party liability …

Commentary: Think ICD-10 Won’t Impact Workers’ Comp? Think Again

Healthcare is an enormously complex endeavor and it has gotten more complex than ever imagined with the advent of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). PPACA has put a lot of balls into the air; one of the …

University of Illinois Researchers Ease Switch to New Healthcare Codes

University of Illinois at Chicago researchers have developed a website that walks healthcare providers through the challenging transition from the current International Classification of Diseases — ICD-9 — to the new ICD-10. Doctors, hospitals and all other healthcare providers have …