Strategies For Coding In ICD-10-PCS

August 15, 2023 at 2:00 pm ET

Presented by Renee G. Friesen, CCS, CCS-P, CAH-CBS, AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS Approved Trainer

Coding in ICD-10-PCS requires an understanding of the intent of the procedure because it determines the root operation for the code. Don’t be fooled by detailed descriptions of the steps taken to reach the body part or the methods used to accomplish the procedure.

Topics to be Covered:

• Break down the root operation selection process to ensure coding is based on the intent of the procedure
• Highlights of the ICD-10-PCS Official Coding Guidelines
• Structure, format and conventions of the ICD-10-PCS coding system