ICD Procedure Coding

This course is associated with the following programs:

• Health Information Technology - Associate Degree
• Medical Coding Specialist - Technical Diploma

1. EXAMINE the ICD-10-PCS classification system
2. ASSIGN codes for medical/surgical root operations that take out some or all of a body part (Excision, Resection, Extraction, Destruction, Detachment)
3. ASSIGN codes for medical/surgical root operations involving cutting or separation only (Division, Release)
4. ASSIGN codes for medical/surgical root operations that take out or eliminate solid matter, fluids or gases from a body part (Drainage, Extirpation, Fragmentation)
5. Assign codes for medical/surgical root operations that involve putting in or on, putting back or moving living body parts (Transplantation, Reattachment, Reposition, Transfer)
6. ASSIGN codes for medical/surgical root operations that alter the diameter/route of a tubular body part (Bypass, Dilation, Occlusion, Restriction)
7. ASSIGN codes for medical/surgical root operations that always involve a devices (Insertion, Replacement, Supplement, Removal, Change, Revision)
8. ASSIGN codes for medical/surgical root operations involving examination only (Inspection, Map)
9. ASSIGN codes for medical/surgical root operations involving other repairs (Control, Repair)
10. ASSIGN codes for medical/surgical root operations with other objectives (Alteration, Creation, Fusion)
11. ASSIGN codes for obstetrical root operations (Abortion, Delivery)
12. ASSIGN codes for other ICD-10-PCS procedure sections