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What is the purpose of ICD-10-PCS?

ICD-10-PCS is a classification system developed for use in the United States to report inpatient procedures in hospitals.

What is the difference between ICD-10-PCS and ICD-10-CM?

ICD-10-PCS is used to report inpatient procedures in hospitals, while ICD-10-CM is used to report diagnoses in all healthcare settings.

Why is it important for medical coding professionals to keep current with the ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and the Coding Clinic?

This knowledge is the basis for understanding and applying the official coding advice provided through the AHA Coding Clinic.

What guiding principles were followed in the development of ICD-10-PCS?

<p>Diagnostic information is not included in the procedure description, explicit “not otherwise specified” (NOS) options are not provided, “Not elsewhere classified” (NEC) options are provided on a limited basis, and all possible procedures are defined regardless of the frequency of occurrence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many codes are represented in the 17 sections of ICD-10-PCS?

<p>Over 78,000 codes are represented in the 17 sections of ICD-10-PCS.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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ICD-10-PCS Purpose

A classification system used in the U.S. to report inpatient procedures in hospitals.

ICD-10-PCS vs. ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-PCS reports inpatient procedures; ICD-10-CM reports diagnoses in all healthcare settings.

Importance of Guidelines

Understanding and applying official coding advice from sources like the AHA Coding Clinic.

ICD-10-PCS Guiding Principles

Diagnostic info is not included, limited 'NEC' options, and all possible procedures are defined.

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ICD-10-PCS Code Volume

There are more than 78,000 codes across 17 sections.

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Study Notes

ICD-10-PCS Overview

The purpose of ICD-10-PCS is to provide a standardized system for coding procedures and services performed on patients.

ICD-10-PCS vs ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System) is used to code procedures, whereas ICD-10-CM (Clinical Modification) is used to code diagnoses.

Importance of Staying Current with Official Guidelines

Medical coding professionals must keep current with the ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting and the Coding Clinic to ensure accurate and consistent coding.

Development of ICD-10-PCS

The development of ICD-10-PCS was guided by the following principles: specificity, objectivity, relevance, and consistency.

ICD-10-PCS Code Structure

ICD-10-PCS is divided into 17 sections, which represent a vast number of codes, providing a high level of specificity for coding procedures and services.