The code set conversion will expose holes that the unscrupulous can reap for fraud and improper payments. Assume this will get worse before the healthcare industry can take advantage of ICD-10 benefits, and prepare today by addressing these matters.
In today's charged debates about healthcare, one issue enjoys strong bipartisan support: the need to eliminate fraud, waste and abuse that collectively cost as much as $700 billion annually - nearly one-third of total healthcare spending.