ICD-10-PCS Inpatient Procedure Coding: An Overview

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Overview

Overview of ICD-10-PCS

Features of ICD-10-PCS

Format of ICD-10-PCS

ICD-10-PCS Sections

Guidelines

Definitions

ICD-10-PCS Key Addenda

Review

Summary

Section 3: ICD-10-PCS Code Characters

ICD-10-PCS Code Values

Medical and Surgical Section

Medical and Surgical-Related Sections

Ancillary Sections

New Technology Section

Building the ICD-10-PCS Code

ICD-10-PCS Coding Example

Review

Summary

Section 4: Character Definitions and Guidelines

Body System

Body System Guidelines

Root Operation

Guidelines for Root Operations

Body Part

Guidelines for Body Part

Approach

Approach Guidelines

Device

Device Guidelines

Qualifier

Qualifier Coding Examples

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Sarah is a Subject Matter Expert/Writer for Relias's Revenue Cycle and Coding online education. Sarah is credentialed by AHIMA as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and Certified Coding Specialist Physician-based (CCS-P), as well as an approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. She is also credentialed by AAPC as a Certified Professional Coding Instructor (CPC-I), a certified professional coder (CPC), a certified outpatient hospital coder (COC), and a Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), with specialty certification in Evaluation and Management Services (CEMC). Sarah has clinical experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and extensive experience in both professional and facility ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding, education, auditing, and revenue cycle management. Sarah has also authored several coding textbooks and instructional resources.