2024 Outpatient Surgery ICD-10 PCS Coding Updates

As we approach the year 2024, it is important for healthcare professionals to stay up-to-date on the latest coding updates for outpatient surgeries using the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10 PCS). These updates are crucial for accurate and efficient billing, reimbursement, and data analysis.

The following is a summary of the most significant changes that will take effect on January 1, 2024, for outpatient surgery ICD-10 PCS coding.

New Procedure Codes

There will be a total of 1,227 new procedure codes added to the ICD-10 PCS code set for outpatient surgeries in 2024. These new codes will be used to describe a wide range of procedures, including:

• Minimally invasive surgical procedures
• Robotic-assisted surgeries
• Endoscopic procedures
• Percutaneous procedures
• Radiological procedures

These new codes will provide greater specificity and accuracy in coding these procedures, which will facilitate more accurate billing and reimbursement.

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