ICD-10 is Risky Business

The risks associated with the changeover to ICD-10 on Oct. 1 have been numerous and varied. Will there be increased allegations of false claims? Did the recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) clarification regarding “families” of codes alleviate concerns? Will the change really create a surge in improper payments? Potential legal ramifications aside, will there be increases in issues that concern patients? Will improved clinical documentation result in optimal coding?