MediRegs® ICD-10 Readiness Solutions

The transition to ICD-10 will impact every aspect of claims processing, reimbursement, clinical documentation, payer relations and coding, as well as your audit, compliance and risk management programs. To manage the daunting task of ICD-10 preparation and implementation, including re-educating your staff, updating your systems, and understanding the reimbursement consequences of this complex new coding vocabulary, you need the best education, resources, tools and support behind you.

We understand the magnitude and scope of the work required to prepare for and implement ICD-10 within your organization and have developed a complete ICD-10 solution across all of our product lines and beyond. In addition, our subject matter experts have developed articles, whitepapers and webinars, all available from this site, and continue to develop materials, speak, train and blog on the subject to support you throughout your transition.

Introducing MediRegs ICD-10 Readiness Solutions

Whether you require a search tool, e-CodeBooks, downloadable files, regulatory compliance resources, MS-DRG validation, batch translation, reimbursement analysis, or a way of managing ICD-10 implementation across your entire organization, Wolters Kluwer Law & Business provides the comprehensive education, resources, tools, and expert support to help you mitigate risk and ensure your organization’s preparedness well before the October 1st, 2013 deadline.

If your IT team is overwhelmed with loading and keeping ICD-10 and MS-DRG data up to date, we can even help with subscriptions to a data feed, or even embedding our tools and data into your own applications.

ICD-10 Coding Resources

Master ICD-10 coding with integrated electronic codebooks, intuitive search tools, and related resources, available in multiple subscription options to ensure that you have the resources you need. The following ICD-10 tools are available in our Compliance Suite or Coding Suite products for professionals as well as the Coding Suite Student Edition.

ICD-10 Resource Center

For customers who need intense focus on ICD-10, we offer the ICD-10 Resource Center, which includes:

• ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure CodeBooks
• ICD-10 Explorer
• ICD-10-PCS Builder
• Related CMS Transmittals, FAQs and related documents

ICD-10 Explorer

Search for codes and compare ICD-9 and ICD-10 clinical terminology and related codes using the government maps (GEMs) in one simple tool!

• Interactive interface provides simple, user-friendly ap­proach for training, translation and professional coding
• Simultaneous keyword search I-9 and I-10 for direct comparison
• Instantly map any code using GEMs forward & backward mapping and CMS reimbursement mapping
• Connect instantly to related documents, coding instruc­tions and guidelines

ICD-10-PCS Builder

Demystify procedure code assignment with this fast and easy tool.

• Starting with what you know, build a 7-character PCS code by stepping through each character, choosing from only those options which are relevant to your clinical scenario
• Exceptional training tool

ICD-10-CMS Electronic Codebook

Get to know the new ICD-10 diagnosis system with this comprehensive, up-to-date codebook that connects ICD-10 coding to Medicare rules.

• Comprehensive with guidelines & indexes
• Easy to navigate tabular pages
• Integrated with additional Wolters Kluwer Law & Business coding, coverage, reimbursement and compliance content and tools

ICD-10-PCS Electronic Codebook

Master the new ICD-10 procedure coding system with this comprehensive, up-to-date codebook that connects to MS-DRG coding resources and Medicare rules.

• Easy to use tables that demystify procedure code assignment
• Includes guidelines, index, reference manual
• Connects to companion MS-DRG/ICD-10 Coding Manual

ICD-10 Regulatory Resources, Data and Archives

We are your one-stop-shop with coding, coverage, payment and regulatory compliance resources for ICD-10 including:

• Download Center, CMS notifications and training materials
• HHS regulatory requirements for ICD-10
• Payer contractors related to ICD-10
• CMS Manuals and policies related to ICD-10

ICD-10 Reimbursement Resources

Understand and prepare for the transition to ICD-10 with reimbursement tools that allow you to understand MS-DRG logic and payment. We provide multiple levels of subscription options to meet your needs. MS-DRG/ICD-10 reimbursement resources are available in our advanced Compliance Suite or Coding Suite products.

MS-DRG Grouper

Group ICD-10 codes to MS-DRG to understand the Medicare Reimbursement under this new system.

• ICD-9 & ICD-10 enabled
• Includes Hospital Acquired Condition logic
• Auto-fill codes to Code Explorer for descriptions and coding instructions
• Connected to MS-DRG calculator for all providers throughout the country

MS-DRG Calculator

Determine MS-DRG reimbursement for any U.S. hospital in real time.

• Compare reimbursement for related DRGs
• Flag acute care transfer DRGs
• Link to historical payment information for your provider

Inpatient PPS Claim Calculator

Project revenue, understand the MS-DRG payment calculation, and determine outlier payment eligibility with this unique case calculator.

• Includes lookups for all providers in the country
• Allows “what if” questions by letting you key in variables

ICD-10 Implementation Compliance Resources

Prepare for the transition to ICD-10 with assessment and remediation tools that allow you to meet your compliance implementation deadlines. MS-DRG/ICD-10 compliance resources are available as part our ComplyTrack Suite solution.

ICD-10 Readiness and Implementation Dashboard

Assess organizational readiness for ICD-10, capture and organize readiness information and data, and meet all of your implementation deadlines.

• Coordinate and execute implementation activities by leveraging an array of implementation question sets and form templates ready for use in your organization
• Mitigate risk associated with ICD-10 implementation
• Monitor and report on ongoing readiness activities

Batch Conversion Tools

Take the work out of translating ICD-9 codes and interpreting MS-DRG logic by letting us answer your data ques­tions automatically!

• Translate encounter forms and medical policies from ICD-9 to ICD-10 using the government maps and your own preferences
• Create and save custom code lists to make future updates a breeze
• Export ICD-10 codes in multiple output formats for integration in your own data systems or in a narrative format to create on-the-fly “mini codebooks” for your specialty