AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2017 Issue 4
New/Revised ICD-10-PCS Procedure Codes
A summary of the Fiscal Year 2018 (FY 2018) ICD-10-PCS changes effective October 1, 2017 is provided below. The addenda changes demonstrating the specific revisions to the code titles are not included in the explanations below. The FY 2018 ICD-10-PCS updates, including the complete list of ICD-10-PCS code titles, addenda, and a conversion table showing changes from the previous year are available on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) website at https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Coding/ICD10/2018-ICD-10-PCS-and-GEMs.html. There are 3,562 new ICD-10-PCS codes effective October 1, 2017. In addition, there are 1,821 revised and 646 codes deleted...
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Article Overview
This article reviews the FY 2018 ICD-10-PCS procedure code updates effective October 1, 2017. It is intended for coding professionals who need to stay current with annual PCS table changes, revised titles, deleted codes, and the broader sections affected by the update. The content points readers to the CMS release and describes the kinds of changes included in the annual addenda and conversion materials.
Why This Topic Matters
Annual ICD-10-PCS updates affect procedure code reporting, code maintenance, and coder education. Knowing the scope of the changes helps users identify whether they need the full update details for hospital inpatient coding workflows and reference maintenance.
Article Sections
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FY 2018 ICD-10-PCS Update Overview
Introduces the fiscal year 2018 procedure code update cycle and the effective date. It also notes the types of materials available from CMS for reviewing the annual changes.
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Scope of Changes
Summarizes the volume of new, revised, and deleted ICD-10-PCS codes for the year. It also describes the broad sections of the code set that were affected.
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How the Changes Are Presented
Explains the general format used to display additions and deletions in the article excerpts. It also notes the sources behind the revisions at a high level.
What You Will Learn
- The annual ICD-10-PCS update cycle and effective date
- Which general PCS sections were affected by the FY 2018 changes
- How the article organizes and presents updated code information
- Where the article directs readers for the complete CMS materials
Who Should Read This
- Hospital inpatient coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation improvement staff
- Coding managers
- Health information management professionals
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