AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2013 Quarter 4; Ask the Editor
Minimally Invasive Surgical Approaches
Does ICD-10-PCS generally distinguish minimally invasive approaches to surgery? ...
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Article Overview
This short article explains the topic of minimally invasive surgical approaches in the context of ICD-10-PCS and ICD-9-CM. It is intended for coding professionals who need a quick understanding of how approach concepts are treated in these code sets and why the distinction matters for procedure reporting.
Why This Topic Matters
Procedure coding depends on correctly identifying the documented surgical approach, so this article helps readers understand the scope of that issue across major inpatient coding systems.
What You Will Learn
- How minimally invasive surgical approaches are treated in major procedure coding systems.
- What general approach terminology means in the context of inpatient coding guidance.
- Why approach selection is an important part of procedure coding review.
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Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Revenue cycle staff
- Health information management professionals
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