ICD-10-PCS Character 4 Body Parts
TLDRThe video script by Terry Tropin focuses on guidelines for selecting the appropriate body part character and building a PC S code in medical coding. It covers the significance of character four for body parts, general guidelines for tubular body parts, and specific guidelines related to various body systems such as heart, joints, tendons, and gastrointestinal system. The script also discusses exceptions to general rules, the importance of using the most specific body part value, and provides practice questions to reinforce understanding. Tropin emphasizes the necessity of accurately reflecting the procedure in the code and offers resources for further learning.
Takeaways
- π The discussion focuses on guidelines for selecting the body part, character, and building a PCS code from the medical and surgical session section.
- π¨βπ« Terry Tropin, with a Masters in Healthcare Administration, Informatics, RHIA, CCSP certifications, and experience as an AHIMA approved ICD-10 trainer, presents the material.
- π Character 4 in PCS coding is used for the body part involved in the procedure, indicating a specific part of the body, system, or anatomical site where the procedure was performed.
- π The script outlines general guidelines for body part values, including the use of 'and' and 'or' in interpretation, with exceptions in the female and male reproductive systems.
- π Special attention is given to tubular body parts, multiple procedures, and multiple body parts, with specific guidelines related to each scenario.
- π‘ The importance of using the most specific body part value is emphasized, with examples provided for procedures involving different body part values.
- π The script provides guidelines for coding procedures involving specific body systems such as heart and great vessels, upper bones, upper joints, lower joints, tendons, ligaments, bursas, skin, and subcutaneous tissue.
- π The discussion also covers guidelines related to specific root operations like bypass, with examples illustrating the correct application of these guidelines.
- π Appendix D and E of the PCS book are highlighted as valuable resources for identifying body part values and the tissues included in specific body part characters.
- π Suggestions are provided for noting differences and exceptions in coding tables, and for memorizing guidelines through highlighting and note-taking.
- π Terry Tropin invites questions and comments, and promotes his coding books available on Amazon, with future videos on characters 5 through 7 planned for release.
Q & A
What is the main focus of the transcript?
-The main focus of the transcript is to discuss the guidelines for selecting the body part, character, and building a PCS code from the medical and surgical session section.
Who is the speaker in the transcript and what are his qualifications?
-The speaker is Terry Tropin, who holds a master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Informatics from the University of Maryland Global Campus, and RHIA and CCSP certifications. He is also an AHIMA approved ICD-10 trainer with over 20 years of teaching experience in health information technology.
What does character four represent in the PCS code?
-Character four in the PCS code is used for the body part that's involved in the procedure, indicating a specific part of the body, system, or anatomical site where the procedure was performed.
What is the significance of the 'and' in body part values according to the guidelines?
-The 'and' in body part values means 'and/or'. For example, in the lower arm and wrist muscle, it means lower right arm only, lower right wrist only, or both lower right arm and wrist.
How is the exception to the 'and/or' rule applied in the female reproductive system?
-In the female reproductive system, there are separate values for vagina, vagina and cul-de-sac, and cul-de-sac. To use 'h' for vagina and cul-de-sac, both must be involved; otherwise, separate digits 'g' or 'f' are used as appropriate.
What should be done when a procedure is performed on a body part that does not have its own value?
-When a procedure is performed on a body part that does not have its own value, the guidelines state that the value for the whole body part should be used.
How are multiple procedures on the same body part with different root operations coded?
-Multiple procedures on the same body part with different root operations are coded with two separate codes, each having the same body part value but different root operation values.
What is the guideline for coding tubular body parts?
-The guideline for coding tubular body parts is to code only for the furthest area from the point of entry into the body.
How are specific body part values determined for the heart and great vessels?
-For the heart and great vessels, body part values are numbers of coronary arteries, not the names of the arteries. For example, angioplasty of the right coronary artery and the circumflex artery would be coded as one code with the value for two arteries.
What is the guideline for coding procedures involving fingers and toes?
-Some body systems have specific body part values for fingers and toes, while others do not. In systems with separate characters, the fingers are numbered, and toes are indicated separately. In systems without separate characters, the value for the hand or foot is used, depending on the location of the injury.
How can the appendices in the PCS book be used for coding?
-Appendix D in the PCS book provides a body part key with descriptions used in PCS, helping coders find the appropriate body part value when a specific part doesn't have a digit. Appendix E lists the body part value and the tissues included, aiding in determining which body system to use for coding.
Outlines
π Introduction to PC Code Building
This paragraph introduces Terry Tropin, an expert in healthcare administration and coding, who is presenting a discussion on guidelines for selecting the body part character and building a PC code from the medical and surgical session section. It mentions the availability of related educational videos on YouTube and the speaker's credentials, including his master's degree and certifications. The focus is on character four of the PC code, which represents the body part involved in the procedure, and the importance of understanding the guidelines for various body systems and root operations.
π General Guidelines for Body Parts
This section delves into the general guidelines for coding body parts, emphasizing the use of 'and' and 'or' in body part values. It highlights exceptions in the female and male reproductive systems and the use of the 'peri' prefix. The paragraph discusses bilateral procedures, the need to report two codes for procedures on different sides when no bilateral value exists, and the use of the most specific body part available. It also touches on the treatment of tubular body parts and the importance of coding for the furthest area from the point of entry during procedures.
π Specific Guidelines for Body Parts and Procedures
This paragraph provides specific guidelines for coding various body parts and procedures, including the use of numbers for certain body systems like heart and great vessels, upper bones, and joints. It explains how to handle procedures performed on portions or branches of body parts that do not have their own values, and the importance of using the nearest proximal branch with a specific body part value. The paragraph also addresses the coding of multiple procedures involving the same root operation on different body parts or different root operations on the same body part.
π Detailed Coding Guidelines for Specific Body Systems
This section offers detailed guidelines for coding specific body systems, such as heart and great vessels, upper and lower bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, and fascia. It clarifies the body part values for coronary arteries and the coding of procedures involving multiple vertebrae or ribs. The paragraph also discusses the coding of procedures focused on joints, ligaments, and other tissues, and the guidelines for coding skin, subcutaneous tissue, and fascia over a joint. Additionally, it provides examples of how to determine the correct body part value based on the focus of the procedure.
π Special Guidelines for Gastrointestinal System and Appendices
This paragraph discusses the special guidelines for the gastrointestinal system, including the definitions of the upper and lower intestinal tracts and the coding of bypass procedures. It mentions the importance of using the correct body part character for procedures involving the appendix and provides examples of how to code these procedures. The paragraph also highlights the usefulness of appendices D and E in the PC book for understanding body part values and the tissues they include, and it encourages coders to utilize these resources for accurate coding.
π Resources and Contact Information
In this final paragraph, Terry Tropin provides information about his books on coding, which are available on Amazon, and offers his contact information for further questions or comments. He also encourages viewers to reach out for more lessons and reiterates his commitment to posting more educational content in the future.
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Keywords
π‘PCS Code
π‘Body Part Character
π‘Root Operation
π‘Healthcare Administration
π‘AHIMA Approved Trainer
π‘Coding Guidelines
π‘Bilateral Procedures
π‘Tubular Body Parts
π‘Multiple Procedures
π‘Gastrointestinal System
π‘Appendices
Highlights
The discussion focuses on guidelines for selecting the body part, character, and building a PCS code from the medical and surgical session section.
The presenter, Terry Tropin, has a Masters in Healthcare Administration, Informatics, and is an AHIMA approved ICD-10 trainer with over 20 years of teaching experience.
Character four in the PCS code is used for the body part involved in the procedure, indicating a specific part of the body, system, or anatomical site.
General guidelines for body part values include the use of 'and' and 'or' according to the guidelines, such as in the lower arm and wrist muscle.
Exceptions to the general guidelines include separate values for certain body parts like the vagina, cul-de-sac in the female reproductive system, and the spermatic cord in the male reproductive system.
The 'peri' prefix in medical documentation should be ignored, and the body part referred to by the rest of the term should be used for coding.
Bilateral procedures have specific guidelines; if a body part value for bilateral exists, use that value instead of separate values for right and left.
In cases where a procedure is performed on a portion of a body part without its own value, use the value for the whole body part.
For procedures on branches of a body part, use the nearest branch that has a value, following specific guidelines for different body systems.
Multiple procedures can be reported with different root operations on the same body part, different body parts with the same root operation, or when different digits are needed to explain the surgery.
Specific body systems have unique guidelines; for example, the heart and great vessels body part values are numbers of coronary arteries, not names.
For tendons, ligaments, and fascia near a joint, the focus of the procedure determines which body system is used for coding.
The gastrointestinal system includes special guidelines for root operations like change, inspection, and removal, with defined body part values for upper and lower intestinal tracts.
Appendix D in the PCS book provides a body part key with descriptions used in PCS, aiding in identifying correct body part values.
Appendix E offers a mirror image, with body part values and the tissues included, such as the conduction mechanism including specific nodes in the heart.
Terry Tropin suggests making notes in tables for specific body systems to remember unique guidelines and exceptions.
Practice questions are provided throughout the discussion to help reinforce understanding of the guidelines and application in coding.
Terry Tropin's books on coding, including study guides summarizing coding guidelines, are available on Amazon.
The video presentation will be followed by additional videos covering digits five through seven necessary for building a PCS code.
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