ICD-10-PCS 2017 Snapshot Coding Cards

This AMA coding card package offers a snapshot of the configuration of ICD-10-PCS, providing greater understanding of the organizational structure and complexities of ICD-10 procedural codes. Definitions and charts simplify the meaning of character values for Snapshot users. ICD-10-PCS 2017 Snapshot includes the following content: Character definitions. Section values. Medical surgical section body system values. Root operation groups. Medical and surgical root operations definitions. Body part key. Medical and surgical section approach definitions. Device definitions. Device key. Device aggregation table. Qualifier definitions. Tips and guidelines. This easy-to-use, ring-bound collection of reference cards helps health care providers and staff members master the intricacies of ICD-10-PCS. The 2017 edition incorporates the extensive changes anticipated for the ICD-10-PCS code set. Don't rely on outdated information! ICD-10 procedural coding is a snap when using the ICD-10-PCS Snapshot coding cards. Features and Benefits NEW CODES! More than 4,000 new codes and revisions proposed for 2017 - final 2017 changes will be integrated as needed into the 32-page card set. Educational focus - accelerates the user's ability to learn the complexities of ICD-10-PCS to make using the code set less daunting. Instant access - compiles and condenses the important information needed to properly code with ICD-10-PCS. Durable lamination - creates a sturdy, tear-resistant resource that can withstand daily use. Convenience and a competitive price - means a PCS Snapshot Coding Card can be affordably placed in every work area. Target Audience Physicians, medical office and billing staff, health care facility personnel, practice administrators, professional coders, consultants, trainers and coding supervisors.

Kathy Giannangelo, MA, RHIA, CCS, CPHIMS, FAHIMA, has employed her extensive knowledge of terminology and classification systems to create these new for the American Medical Association. Giannangelo is an independent coding consultant currently focusing her expertise on authoring books, articles and training programs about ICD-10. Some of her present work includes map lead for the International Health Terminology Standards Development Organisation. Past positions include content management director with Apelon, Inc., medical informaticist with Language and Computing, practice leadership director with the American Health Information Management Association, senior nosologist with HCIA and vice president of product development with St. Anthony Publishing. Giannangelo holds a masters of arts in health information management and a certificate in healthcare informatics from The College of St. Scholastica.