Triskaidekaphobia: The Fear of 13
Triskaidekaphobia
ICD-10 code: F40.298 other specified phobia
Triskaidekaphobia is fear of the number thirteen. For the entire healthcare industry, the number 13 has significant meaning. On October 1st, 2013 the world will change for many of us. Are you ready? How your organization even started? If not, you’re already behind.
In addition to all the work that lies ahead, much work will go undone. Clinical coder productivity will definitely decrease, and perhaps for a long, long time. Some estimate a 25- 50 % decrease in coder productivity and 5 -15% decrease for other healthcare practitioners.
One proven way to ease the fear of change and minimize the negative impact is through training: multi-year, multi-media and multi-resource. There will be limited AHIMA certified educators/trainers available. And the best of the best will be booked soon. The time to line-up your ICD-10 resources and partners is now!
When it comes to curing triskaidekaphobia, don’t wait and hope that your organization can make this transition at the last minute. The cure – partner with someone you trust and partner today. Triskaidekaphobia can be cured, but there won’t be a single, magic pill.