Tip: White Paper offers ICD-10-PCS information
April 11, 2013
CDI Strategies - Volume 7, Issue 8
In ICD-10-PCS, multiple procedure coding guidelines identify when it is appropriate to report more than one procedure code, such as in the following instances:
- Same root operation is performed on different body parts as defined by distinct values of the body part character
- Same root operation is repeated at different body sites that are not included in the same body part value
- Multiple root operations with distinct objectives are performed on the same body part
- The intended root operation is attempted using one approach, but is converted to a different approach
In the Revenue Cycle Institute white paper, “ICD-10-PCS Introduces Procedure Guidelines and Coder Confusion,” Jennifer Avery, CCS, CPC-H, CPC, CPC-I, regulatory specialist for HCPro,Inc. explores each of these concepts individually, offers some examples of how to apply the guidelines, and illustrates areas where application of the guidelines could cause confusion.
To download the white paper, click here.