The 12 new ICD-10-PCS procedure codes listed are designated as non-OR and do not affect any major diagnostic category or MS-DRG assignment. Q: Are there fiscal year (FY) 2021 ICD-10-PCS codes our ...

The ICD-10-PCS guidelines do state that if the documentation cites a specific body part, then that body part should be assigned and not the body part described as "peri." Q: We are confused about ...

Here are 10 frequently asked questions about ICD-10, based on information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. More information on ICD-10 from CMS can be accessed on the agency’s ...

On October 1, 2014, all health plans, health data clearinghouses, and health care providers that transmit health information electronically must use a new, significantly broader, coding system, called ...

The October 1 deadline is really just the beginning. As ICD-10 coding gets underway in earnest next month, there will be plenty of questions that need answering for providers nationwide. AHIMA wants ...

As coders grow and mature in their knowledge of and experience with ICD-10, it’s critical hospital administrators recognize best practices and pinpoint coding deficiencies for continued improvement. H ...