ICD-10-Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS)
ICD-10-Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS)
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Development Background
z CMS awarded a contract to 3M Health Information Systems to develop a new procedure coding system
z The new system is intended to replace ICD-9-CM Volume 3 for reporting inpatient procedures
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Development History
1995 - 1996: 1996 - 1997:
1997 - 1998:
1998-present
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First draft of ICD-10-PCS completed
Training program developed Informal testing conducted ICD-10-PCS revised
Independent formal testing conducted
ICD-10-PCS revised Final draft completed
ICD-10-PCS updated annually
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Major Development Goals
z Improve accuracy and efficiency of coding z Reduce training effort z Improve communication with physicians
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Essential Attributes
z Completeness
? All substantially different procedures have a unique code
z Expandability
? The structure of the system allows incorporation of new procedures as unique codes
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