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Is it worthwhile to study and learn ICD-9 in depth, and get certified before Oct. of 2015, knowing that ICD-10 implementation is not that far off? Or is it better to hold off and wait until ICD-10 is implemented and study only one classification? What are the advantages of knowing both?

I wish I can learn the two systems but I'm finding it very challenging to study both ICD-9 and ICD-10. This is part of a career transition for me so this is totally something new. Thanks for the advice!
 
I would tell you that the only way to study is to jump in both feet first and get started, somewhere, now. There is always the possibility that ICD-10 will be held up another year. I have actually found ICD-10 easier to grasp than ICD-9; it's more detailed but I haven't found that to be a problem. What I'm saying is if you've got one, you've got the other. Wherever you start, have those books cracked open as you go through the program (AAPC's is very good) - read everything, understand everything, use google, youtube, whatever it takes to understand what you're reading. Good luck and welcome!
 
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