Wiki When to use PCS

[velmaperales-Diaz]

An epidural was given during labor. Subsequently, it was determined that the patient would require a C-section for cephalopelvic disproportion because of obstructed labor. Assign the correct ICD-10-CM diagnostic and CPT anesthesia codes.

a. O65.4, 64479
b. O65.4, O33.0, 01961
c. O65.4, 01967, 01968
d. O65.4, O33.9, 01996, 0TSD0ZZ


This is just an example out of the CCA practice exam. How would I know when to use CPS codes in the real world without multiple choice?

 

[CodingKing]

The question says "Assign the correct ICD-10-CM diagnostic and CPT anesthesia codes."

Its a trick answer. D would be the wrong answer since ICD-10-PCS code is neither an ICD-10-CM code nor is it a CPT code. PCS would be on an inpatient Facility claim (UB-04). This seems to be asking about a physician bill (CMS-1500).

 

[mitchellde]

It is not a trick at all there is one obvious correct answer. Just look at the diagnosis codes. But as stated above the PCS codes are used to code inpatient facility claims only.

diagnosis codes, diagnosis coding

 

[CodingKing]

I guess trick was the wrong word. Its there to test to see if you can recognize the difference between an CM & PCS code. Well and to help you narrow down the answers so you have a 1 in 3 chance of guessing the correct answer

diagnosis codes, diagnosis coding

 

[velmaperales-Diaz]

Is there ever a time when CPT codes are used for inpatient coding?

diagnosis codes, diagnosis coding

 

[mitchellde]

No they will never use them for the facility claim for inpatient services

diagnosis codes, diagnosis coding