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Understanding ICD-10 Will Put You at an Advantage in the Workplace
Did you know that even with limited experience, today’s coding students can have an advantage over experienced coders already in the workforce?
Why? Because on October 1st, 2013, ICD-9 will be changing to ICD-10, which will affect every coder; no matter how much experience they have working in the field.
Coders who work with approximately 17,000 codes now with ICD-9, will need to work with more than 155,000 codes after the transition to ICD-10. And because the current coding community is nervous about these changes, many companies are delaying training for their staff until closer to the changeover. That’s how you can get ahead. By learning about ICD-10 now in your courses and study materials, you will have a key advantage that employers are seeking.
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