Despite gloomy predictions, ICD-10 implementation was smooth for most practices

More than seven months after the implementation of ICD-10, most physician practices reported a smooth transition to the new coding system, a survey by PracticeSuite found. The company invited hundreds of physicians to provide feedback on their experience with ICD-10, which took effect last October. "It's been less turbulent than I expected. The main reason is that our practice began preparing well in advance and we were able to engage the enthusiastic support of the physicians working with administration and billing to ensure a smooth transition," said Robert L. Falk, M.D., a staff radiologist with Radiology Specialists of Louisville in Kentucky. Article