>>(Re ICD-10) A survey will certainly show that most MDs are against that.
Yep- the same survey showed exactly that.
>>Partly because their software needs to be upgraded, but also, because ICD10 is more specific, more detailed, and therefore leaves less room for charging the most for certain procedures.
What I see is resistance because it's a big change at the same time as EHR Stage 2 and everything else going on. I doubt it will alter the bill much for physicians since they're paid on CPT or E/M rather than I10.
FWIW, this survey also has MDs expressing disappointment about EHR systems. As the MD is your customer in this respect, does their voice count this time, or will the requirement to implement EHR continue regardless?
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crammed with grain; make edicts for usury, to
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established against the rich, and provide more
piercing statutes daily, to chain up and restrain
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