Coders may struggle to differentiate between ICD-10-PCS root operations Excision and Resection. Nena Scott, MSEd, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, AHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer, and Mark Dominesey, RN, BSN, MBA, CCDS, CDIP, illustrate the details that will help coders arrive at the correct root operation.
When it comes to ICD-10-CM/PCS, coders may be the hardest and most directly hit employees. Yet some experts say that aside from technical training, hospitals may be lagging behind in terms of actually managing the change for these individuals.
A lot of learning is ahead for coders and others who will need to learn how to code in ICD-10. There are changes all around, and OB coding is no exception. Lori-Lynne A, Webb, COBGC, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, explains coding for OB ultrasounds, amniocentesis, MRIs, and other procedures in CPT ® , ICD-9, and ICD-10
ICD-10 implementation challenges will vary from organization to organization, depending on size, setting, and patient mix. Factor in physician buy-in and budget woes, and implementation seems overwhelming.
Unlike ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS does not include unspecified codes. Thus, clinicians may see an increased number of queries on procedures post-implementation. Melanie Endicott, MBA/HCM, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCS-P, FAHIMA, explains why facilities should review documentation for inpatient procedures now.
Four ICD-10-PCS root operations involve procedures that put in, put back, or move some or all of a body part. Gerri Walk, RHIA, CCS, and Mark Dominesey, RN, BSN, MBA, CCDS, CDIP, CHTS-CP, highlight the differences among Reattachment, Reposition, Transfer, and Transplantation.
Dual coding. Reformatting queries. Educating physicians. Let's face it?the to-do list for ICD-10 preparation is pretty long, and can be a bit daunting. With ICD-10 implementation happening this month, there's one thing your facility should do: prioritize.
ICD-10-PCS is a whole new ball game for inpatient coders. Everything will change. Coders have been hearing that almost constantly since CMS announced the first ICD-10 implementation date in 2009.
ICD-10-PCS differs significantly from ICD-9-CM procedure coding, but fortunately, the Cooperating Parties are providing plenty of guidelines. Laura Legg, RHIT, CCS, discusses some of the key ICD-10-PCS guidelines and why coders should learn them.
The ICD-10-PCS Manual includes 17 different sections, including Administration. Learn how to assign codes from this section to prepare for ICD-10-PCS implementation.
