AHIMA August 29, 2022
On May 26, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the ICD-10-PCS code and guidelines changes for FY 2023. These 78,229 codes will take effect for discharges occurring from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023. There are 331 new procedure codes, 64 deleted procedure codes, and no revised titles. Changes to the guidelines include the addition of B3.19 for detachment, and revisions to B4.1c for tubular body part, and B6.1a for general coding of device.
This article summarizes the ICD-10-PCS code changes and new and revised guidelines.
ICD-10-PCS Procedure Changes FY 2023
Below are the areas where additions have been made:
- The Central Nervous System and Cranial Nerves section has a new qualifier 3 under...