Does Andrews School teach ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding?

Currently we provide an introduction to ICD-10 coding, and as it gets closer to implementation, we will transition to cover it more and more. We plan to teach it in addition to ICD-9-CM coding for a while after the changeover, as coders will still need to be able to understand and work with older records for some time.

How will ICD-10 coding be different from ICD-9-CM coding?

ICD-10-CM is diagnostic coding. It will have more digits, which will make it possible for the codes to be more specific. For example, instead of just selecting a code that pertains to a knee, the coder will be able to specify the left knee or the right knee. ICD-10-PCS is procedural coding. It requires more documentation and extra detail than the current ICD-9-CM coding. There will be a greater need for knowledge of anatomy with these codes. Exact locations within the body where the procedure was done will be required in order to select the right codes. Information such as which instruments were used to perform the procedure will be needed, not just that the procedure was done.