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NEWS: Beginning Oct. 1, 2015 all HIPAA Covered Entities must utilize ICD-10 Codes. Therapy Partner, the fastest growing practice management system for therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists has just launched automated technology that easily converts all patient diagnostic codes from the former DSM-4/ICD-9, to the new required ICD-10.

Therapy Partner has also generated a free educational Industry Brief for all mental health practitioners to easily understand the conversion to ICD-10 codes; this brief also includes vital information for utilizing the DSM-5 single-axis diagnostic system.

DSM-5/ICD-10 Transition – What Does It All Mean?

The DSM-5 is a Subset of the larger ICD-10 which since 1980 began including all medical and psychological conditions. Beginning October 1, 2015 all HIPAA covered entities must transition from DSM-4/ICD-9 codes to DSM-5/ICD-10 codes.

Therapy Partner is Pioneering Technology & Education and has put together this free industry wide brief that helps walk clinicians through the conversion. The brief can be found online at https://www.therapypartner.com/LandingPages/2015-ICD10ConversionInfo.asp.

To Learn More About Therapy Partner’s progressive technology suite or the October 1, 2015 Transition to ICD-10 Codes or The DSM-5 Single-Axis Coding System contact Therapy Partner.

More information: http://www.TherapyPartner.com/.

About Therapy Partner:

Based in Denver, Colorado, Therapy Partner continues to be a progressive technology company focused on developing advanced, single device technology for streamlining scheduling, billing, progress notes as well as a complete host of practice management tools. Therapy Partner is a privately held company, operating since 2005, and owned by Dr. Jessica Dolgan, a licensed psychologist. The tech firm is known for customized support and dedicated account managers, as well as diligently striving to continue to enhance and develop progressive technology for psychologists, psychiatrists, and therapists.

Twitter: @therapypartner

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