MCCCD Program Description

ICD-PCS Coding and ICD Applications

Course: HIM210

First Term: 2022 Fall

Lec + Lab 2.0 Credit(s) 4.0 Period(s) 4.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: Introduction to the International Classification of Diseases, Procedure Coding System (ICD-PCS). Topics include application of the current ICD-PCS guidelines and conventions for procedures in inpatient settings and coding technologies.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the purpose, history and organization of the International Classification of Diseases - Procedure Coding System (ICD-PCS). (I) 2. Describe the current ICD-PCS code structures and design. (I) 3. Identify additional characteristics, applications, and resources provided in the current ICD-PCS. (I) 4. Assign and appropriately sequence medical and surgical root operation codes. (II, III, VI) 5. Assign and appropriately sequence medical and surgical related procedure codes. (II, IV, VI) 6. Assign and appropriately sequence ancillary procedure codes. (II, V, VI) 7. Describe the framework and capabilities of selected computer-assisted coding and encoder software programs, and other technology resources. (VII) 8. Use ethical coding practices and current ICD-CM/PCS guidelines to accurately code and sequence both diagnoses and procedures for inpatient cases. (VII, VIII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. ICD-PCS overview A. Purpose and history B. Code structure C. System organization 1. Medical and surgical section 2. Medical and surgical-related sections 3. Ancillary sections D. Design E. Additional characteristics F. Applications G. Definitions H. Tables II. Coding guidelines A. Conventions B. Medical and surgical section C. Obstetrics section III. Medical and surgical section coding - Root operations A. Groups B. Operations that take out some or all of a body part C. Operations that take out solids/fluids/gases from a body D. Operations involving cutting or separation only E. Operations that put in/put back or move some/all of a body part F. Operations that alter the diameter/route of a tubular body G. Operations that always involve a device H. Operations involving examination only I. Operations that define other repairs J. Operations that define other objectives IV. Medical and surgical-related procedures coding A. Obstetrics B. Placement C. Administration D. Measurement and monitoring E. Extracorporeal assistance and performance F. Extracorporeal therapies G. Osteopathic H. Other procedures I. Chiropractic V. Ancillary procedures coding A. Imaging B. Nuclear medicine C. Radiation oncology D. Physical rehabilitation and diagnostic audiology E. Mental health F. Substance abuse treatment VI. Code reporting and guidelines A. Selection of principal procedure B. Reporting additional procedures VII. Coding tools A. Encoders B. Automated code book software C. Computer Assisted Coding (CAC) D. Other VIII. ICD-CM (Diagnostic) and ICD-PCS (Procedural) cases

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: December 14, 2021

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.