E-learning solutions provider Elsevier/MC Strategies, US, has announced its continued commitment to the ICD-10 transition and the introduction of a major revision to its e-book, A Guide to Education and Training for ICD-10 Implementation. Elsevier also announced its upcoming Spring 2012 schedule of new Revenue Cycle eLearning releases, including the revised ICD-10 Readiness Assessment, Mosby’s Medical Terminology 2.0, and the new EduCode Clinical Documentation Improvement Curriculum.
Elsevier developed its ICD-10 Roadmap to help healthcare organisations gradually and comprehensively prepare for the ICD-10 transition, with the right training at the right time. Despite the current implementation delay, Elsevier maintains that planning and education are still critical and that organisations should still work toward the October 2013 implementation date. With an extensive history in coding education, Elsevier seeks to offer significant insight to help make the ICD-10 transition a manageable one.
Elsevier reportedly understands the importance of training preparation and dual coding and continues to offer its current comprehensive ICD-9 EduCode coding curriculum, as well as ICD-10 education so one can access the education needed.
To assist in the continued development of educational plans for the entire organisation, the updated e-book includes recommended training plans by job role and need. The training pathways identify specific Revenue Cycle eLearning courses, timing and recommended hours, ensuring that organisations allot enough time for adequate training.
As part of the roadmap, Elsevier is introducing both new and revised curricula to further strengthen ICD-10 training.
The ICD-10 Assessment that has been offered since 2010 is being enhanced, offering 150 questions on topics such as pharmacology, documentation, medical terminology and procedures. As with the previous version, the revised assessment will map to ICD-10 courses and provide rationale.
This spring will also see a rewrite of Mosby’s Medical Terminology and the new EduCode Clinical Documentation Improvement curricula. These releases will enable organisations to continue their training in the areas of foundational knowledge and documentation, which are integral to the success of transitioning to ICD-10. Additionally, Elsevier continues to provide its comprehensive EduCode ICD-9 education, allowing for continued staff training prior to the implementation date.
