Coding root operations with ICD-10-PCS.

摘要

ICD-10-PCS WILL BRING about many changes and challenges for coding professionals. It is important for those involved in coding to start preparing today for the many unique features of the coding system. One of the keys to understanding ICD-10-PCS is the many new definitions and descriptions used to describe the various components of the procedure performed. This article focuses on definitions of two of the key root operations-Excision and Resection-in the Medicalarid Surgical section. Root Operation Defined The root operation is the third character in the seven-character ICD-10-PCS code. It is the main focus of the procedure and is based on the objective of the procedure. There are 31 root operations found in the Medical and Surgical section of ICD- 10-PCS, grouped by main objective. Five of the root operations are used to define procedures where some or all of a body part are removed.