PCS Training PowerPoint

the purpose of the ICD-10-PCS coding system It was developed to accompany the WHO's ICD-10-CM diagnosis classification system. The ICD-10-PCS enables each code to have a standard structure, be descriptive, and expand to accommodate future needs. (Barta, DeVault, & Zeisset, 2011). This slide explains the purpose of ICD-10-PCS coding and the reason PCS coding is important.

Seven PCS code characters 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Section Body System Root Operation Body Part Approach Device Qualifier THIS SLIDE SHOWS THE 7 PCS CODES THAT MEDICAL PERSONS NEED TO USE WHEN CODING PROCEDURES.

10D07Z6 OBSTETRICS PREGNANCY EXTRACTION PRODUCTS OF CONCEPTION VIA NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL OPENING NO DEVICE VACUUM

How to create a PCS code using the PCS code tables. ICD-10-PCS has 16 sections, which are represented by numbers 0 through 9 and letters B through D and F through H. The procedure categories of these sections are broad, ranging from surgical procedures to substance abuse treatment. The 16 sections are divided into three main subsections: Medical and Surgical, Medical and Surgical-Related, and Ancillary (Barta, DeVault, & Zeisset, 2011). (Leon- Chisen, 2011)

PCS code and the associated steps to create that code Step 1: Locate the Main Term in the Alphabetic Index The main terms are often common procedures, such as Appendectomy and Cholecystectomy. Step 2: Find the Applicable Table Once the coder finds the first three or more code characters in the Alphabetic Index, the next step is to refer to the appropriate Table. Step 3: Continue Code Building The coder can continue building the ICD-10-PCS code by selecting a value from each column for the remaining four characters (Leon-Chisen, 2011)