ICD-10-PCS

ICD-10-PCS is an acronym for the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System. This system is a coding system used by healthcare professionals to classify and code all diagnoses, symptoms and procedures recorded in conjunction with hospital care in the United States.

Overview

The ICD-10-PCS is a system of medical classification used for procedural codes. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the agency responsible for maintaining the inpatient procedure code set in the U.S., contracted with 3M Health Information Systems in 1995 to design and then update the ICD-10-PCS system.

Structure

The ICD-10-PCS is divided into 17 sections, each corresponding to a general type of procedure, such as imaging, surgery, or administration. Each section is further divided into body systems, which are then divided into regions. Each region contains a list of procedures that can be performed on that region.

Usage

The ICD-10-PCS is used to identify procedures in inpatient hospital settings. It is not used in physician offices, outpatient settings, or emergency departments.

See also

• ICD-10
• ICD-9
• Medical classification
• Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System
• Current Procedural Terminology

References

ICD-10-PCS Resources
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