Donna: Hey, Sue! We haven’t talked since AHIMA. Did you get back in time for ICD-10 go-live?
Sue: Yes, I was in my office, bright and early on October 1. I couldn’t wait to see how it was going to go!
Donna: Well, I talked to a lot of people at AHIMA and it was clear the general mood was one of excitement. Finally, we’re able to move forward with ICD-10 after all these years of preparing and practicing.
Sue: I heard pretty much the same thing. One HIM director captured it perfectly when she said, “Bring it on!” I think everyone was confident, anxious to get going and ready to deal with the fallout, if any. Continue reading