What is ICD 10 PCS used for?

Answer 1

First it's important to know what ICD-10 PCS stands for? which is the International Classification

of Diseases 10th Revision Procedure Coding System. It is used to Code IN-PATIENT HOSPITAL

PROCEDURES ONLY! Whereas, we use the CPT-4 coding book to code Out-pt. procedures

or procedures performed in the physician office.

Answer 2

ICD-10PCS is strictly used for inpatient procedure coding. The US started using this classification system in 2015.

Answer 3

ICD-10-PCS is a code set used primarily for INPATIENT procedures. This definition is important. OUTPATIENT procedures are reported with CPT and HCPCS codes. ICD-10-PCS. This code set is maintained and updated by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS). It is a 7 character system and each character has a meaning.