Back to the basics: Review ICD-10-PCS’ new technology section

Why This Topic Matters

Hospitals rely on correct identification of new technology procedures to support accurate reporting and preserve payment-related data used by CMS. The article matters for teams that monitor ICD-10-PCS updates, coordinate documentation and coding workflows, and track technologies that may affect inpatient reimbursement and review status.

Article Sections

1. New technology payments

   Introduces Medicare add-on payment policy for certain new inpatient technologies and outlines the broad categories of criteria involved in that process.

2. Reporting new technologies in ICD-10-PCS

   Describes Section X of ICD-10-PCS, its role in capturing new technologies, and how the section relates to inpatient coding and annual review processes.