AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2016 Issue 4
New/Revised ICD-10-PCS Procedure Codes
Due to the large number of new and revised procedure codes, the addenda changes demonstrating the specific revisions to the code titles are not included in the explanations below. Rather a summary of the changes is provided. The FY 2017 ICD-10-PCS updates, including the complete list of FY 2017 ICD-10-PCS code titles, addenda, and a conversion table showing changes from FY 2016 are available on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website at: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coding/ICD10/2017-ICD-10-PCS-and-GEMs.html Over 3,800 new ICD-10-PCS codes are being implemented on October 1, 2016 and about 500 codes are being revised...
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Article Overview
This article summarizes major FY 2017 ICD-10-PCS procedure code updates and explains where the changes are concentrated within the ICD-10-PCS system. It is intended for coding professionals, auditors, and healthcare organizations tracking annual procedure code maintenance and implementation timing. The discussion is high level and points readers to CMS resources for the complete code title lists and conversion materials.
Why This Topic Matters
Annual ICD-10-PCS maintenance can affect inpatient coding workflows, documentation review, and code set awareness across multiple hospital service lines. Understanding the broad scope and structure of the update helps readers assess whether they need to review the full premium article and associated CMS materials.
What You Will Learn
- The overall scope of the FY 2017 ICD-10-PCS update
- How the changes are distributed across ICD-10-PCS sections
- Why large-scale procedure code updates occur
- Where to find CMS resources for the complete update materials
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding managers
- Clinical documentation integrity staff
- Compliance auditors
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Hospital administrators
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