The speaker discusses the implementation of the new ICD-10 diagnostic codes that went into effect on October 1st, 2015. The speaker introduces ICD-10, explaining that it is the 10th version of the International Classification of Diseases coding system used to classify diagnoses and treatments. The speaker notes that the transition to ICD-10 will impact healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients, requiring more time and money from providers and insurers while helping ensure patients receive accurate reimbursements.

1. Newly Adopted Health Diagnostic
Codes ICD-10
Speaker: Zhen(Jane) Qin
Date: Tuesday Oct. 27, 2015

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! Thesis: New Codes for Health Diagnosis ICD-10 were Implemented on October 1st, 2015
! Main Point 1: Introduction of ICD-10:
1. Definition 2. Process 3. Comparison
! Main Point 2: Impact of ICD-10:
1. For health-care providers such as hospitals,
2. For insurance companies, 3. For our individual patients

3. Main Point 1: Introduction
! Definition: 1. 10th version of International Classification of Diseases(ICD)
2. A set of codes for classification and records
of diagnosis and treatment methods
! Process:
Patients’ information recorded
By Doctors
Coding into system
by IT staff
ICD-10

4. ICD-9 & ICD-10 Coding Structure
! Structure Comparison: ICD-9 versus ICD-10
Source: American Health Information Management Association

5. Main Point 2: Impact
! Impact:
1. For health-care providers and insurance companies: Cost more
money and time
2. For patients: Get more accurate reimbursements and more
payment requests will be rejected

6. Review
! Thesis: Newly Adopted Codes for Health Diagnosis ICD-10 on October 1st , 2015
! Main Point 1: Introduction: 1. Definition 2. Process 3. Comparison
! Main Point 2: Impact:
1. For health-care providers such as hospitals,
2. For insurance companies, 3. For our individual patients
! Final Thought: “Documentation and Preparation are Keys to Success!”
---- Mary Pat Johnson, Optometry Times

7. Thank you!