IPPS final rule: Prepare for the various 2018 ICD-10-PCS code updates for short-term devices

Why This Topic Matters

CMS’s annual ICD-10-PCS updates can affect procedure coding accuracy, DRG assignment, and related operational workflows. Understanding the scope of these changes helps coding and CDI teams prepare for implementation and review affected tables before the effective date.

Article Sections

1. Short-term device

   Discusses the new short-term device-related update and its place within the broader set of ICD-10-PCS changes. The section frames the update in the context of procedure coding and system maintenance.

2. Newly created tables

   Summarizes newly added ICD-10-PCS tables and the general body systems they affect. The section highlights that multiple table structures were introduced or expanded during the update cycle.

3. Additions to Tables 02N through 09U

   Reviews a series of table updates affecting cardiovascular, vascular, lymphatic, respiratory, ear/nose/sinus, and related procedures. The section focuses on broad categories of body part, approach, qualifier, and device changes.

4. Additions to Tables 0B5 through 0WC

   Covers additional ICD-10-PCS table revisions across respiratory, digestive, hepatobiliary/pancreatic, endocrine, musculoskeletal, female reproductive, and general anatomical region procedures. The section provides a broad view of how the annual update changed multiple procedure tables.

5. Summary

   Notes the availability of the full CMS change list and references the effective date and publication timing. This section serves as the article wrap-up and implementation reminder.