Wendy Whittington, MD: 5 Reasons to Take ICD-10 Seriously Today

1. ICD-9 is outdated
2. The United States is one of the few developed nations that is still on ICD-9
3. ICD-9 does not allow for meaningful comparative research; ICD-10 does
4. ICD-10 will help clinicians become more effective in documentation.
5. Today's environment leaves little room for more delays

Source: 5 Reasons to Take ICD-10 Seriously Today, Becker's Hospital Review, October 05, 2011
Source URL: http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/racs-/-icd-9-/-icd-10/5...

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