This subject is about as funny as cancer to most physicians. The task of converting to ICD10 codes is so complex and so fraught with chaos that CMS RECOMENDS ALL HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONERS HAVE AT LEAST 6 MONTHS OF CAPITAL RESERVES to get through the transition. One of the very senior officials at CMS has admitted that there would be very little if any monies received by docs during this 6 month transition.
Gee Whiz, I used to worry about getting hit with the fat lady’s helmut while she sang. Now I must also look for Ninja turtles.