Adrienne Commeree, CPC, CPMA, CCS, CEMC, CPIP, details important ICD-10-PCS code updates and MS-DRG designation changes found in the fiscal year (FY) 2021 IPPS final rule.
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FY 2021 IPPS final rule: Review important ICD-10-PCS, MS-DRG updates

Adrienne Commeree, CPC, CPMA, CCS, CEMC, CPIP, details important ICD-10-PCS code updates and MS-DRG designation changes found in the fiscal year (FY) 2021 IPPS final rule.

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Q&A: ICD-10-PCS reporting for CRT-Ps
Q: We are having trouble with a case that involves an Implantation of a cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemaker (CRT-P) with three leads and an envelope since our facility is new to using pacemaker envelopes. How should this procedure be reported in ICD-10-PCS?
 

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