The International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is the code set hospitals use to report inpatient procedures. This course discusses the coding process for inpatient procedures using ICD-10-PCS, starting with an overview of the system. This course also reviews the format and structure of the codes, including a description of each of the seven characters that constitute an ICD-10-PCS code and what they represent. The contents of the index and code tables will also be reviewed.
The International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is the code set hospitals use to report inpatient procedures. This course discusses the coding process for inpatient procedures using ICD-10-PCS, starting with an overview of the system. This course also reviews the format and structure of the codes, including a description of each of the seven characters that constitute an ICD-10-PCS code and what they represent. The contents of the index and code tables will also be reviewed.
“This program has been approved for 1.0000 continuing education unit(s) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting prior approval from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.”
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.
Disclosure: Sarah A. Serling, CCS, CPC, COC, CRC, CCS-P, CEMC, CPC-I, ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
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