ICD-10-PCS - Medical Coding Guide

Understanding the Device Character in ICD-10-PCS Coding

Over the past decade, the ICD-10-PCS code set has consistently required seven characters to accurately report inpatient procedures. Each character represents a distinct component of the procedure performed. Within the…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC April 10, 2026

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April 2026 ICD-10-PCS Alert: 80 New Codes You Must Know

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a significant quarterly update to the ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System). Effective April 1, 2026, hospitals must implement 80 new procedure…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 22, 2026

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Comprehensive Guide to Lung Lobectomy Coding for Medical Coders

Key Terms: Sleeve Lobectomy VATS (Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery) Lobectomy Lingulectomy Indications / Associated Pathology: Benign Tumor Emphysema Fungal Infection Lung Abscess Lung Cancer Tuberculosis Description: The right lung consists…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 2, 2025

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Tracheostomy Coding: A Complete Guide for Accurate Medical Documentation

Indications / Associated Pathologies: Congenital Anomaly Neck Trauma Respiratory Failure Subcutaneous Emphysema Upper Airway Edema, Foreign Body, or Obstruction Description: Tracheostomy involves creating a stoma (surgical opening) in the neck…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 2, 2025

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Comprehensive Guide to Decompressive Laminectomy Coding for Medical Professionals

Key Terms: Decompressive Foraminectomy Foraminal Decompression Indications / Associated Pathologies: Degenerative Joint Disease Spinal Radiculopathy Spinal Myelopathy Spinal Stenosis Synovial Cyst Description: Spinal stenosis may result from degenerative osteoarthritis, osteophyte…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC January 2, 2025

What is POA Indicator in Inpatient Coding?

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What are POA Indicators in Inpatient Coding?

Requirement of The POA Indicators POA indicators is an alpha character assigned to the principal diagnosis code and any secondary diagnosis codes reported for each inpatient admission. POA indicators are…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC September 26, 2023

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Unique Guide for Root Operation of ICD-10-PCS

Basics about Root Operation of ICD-10-PCS Root operations of ICD-10- PCS include total 31 root operations. Each root operation is aunique by its definition. ICD-10-PCS will be used in place…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC May 27, 2023

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Awesome guide about ICD-10-PCS Root operation Excision

Introduction for ICD-10-PCS root operation Excision word is very familiar with all of us. Medical coders should be aware about what are the codes leads to excision. However, we are…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC November 30, 2022

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KCENTRA ICD 10 PCS Coding Guide for coders

Basics of Kcentra ICD 10 PCS Kcentra is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Vitamin K Antagonist Reversal. Kcentra may be used alone or with other medications.…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC November 22, 2022

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New ICD-10 Codes for FY2023 and Proposed IPPS Rule

There are 1,495 proposed coding changes to ICD-10-CM diagnoses codes alone in FY2023. There are also some IPPS changes to note. As for ICD-10-PCS, there are not as many new…

Jitendra M.Sc CPC July 18, 2022