Organizations looking to begin the transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS can find project management resources in the October practice brief “Transitioning ICD-10-CM/PCS Data Management Processes.” Web-only resources include:

• Sample project communication plan
• Sample project plan
• Sample project progress report
• Sample issues log

The online version also includes a list of communication aids that organizations may use in the transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS and a contact form for the major stakeholders leading the ICD-10-CM/PCS implementation.

As the practice brief notes, planning for the transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS is a multifaceted effort. Defining the organization’s data management plan will facilitate a smooth transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS and optimize its greater specificity.