2027 Coders’ Desk Reference for ICD-10-PCS Procedures

• New – Additional Illustrations at the code level.  Additional Illustrations added of pertinent anatomy and surgical procedures are included to enhance understanding.
• Optum Edge — Lay descriptions. Updated with the 2027 ICD-10-PCS codes, these common language descriptions were developed to enhance understanding and application of the ICD-10-PCS terminology and definitions of root operations, body parts, approaches, devices, and qualifiers.
• Optum Edge — Clinical focus points. When more than one root operation may apply, key procedural terms differentiating the root operations are highlighted in focus points to ensure that the correct root operation is selected.
• ICD-10-PCS root operation definitions. Definitions of ICD-10-PCS root operations are arranged in an easy-to-use grid to assist in locating the PCS code you need.
• Abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, procedure eponyms and surgical terms. Use these valuable tools to better understand provider documentation and commonly used terms in ICD-10-PCS coding.
• Designed for novices and seasoned coders. The lay descriptions, illustrations, and other supplemental resources contained in this resource are designed for coders of all skill levels.
  
   

Anita Schmidt has expertise in ICD-10-CM/PCS, DRG, and CPT with more than 20 years’ experience in coding in multiple settings, including inpatient, observation, and same-day surgery. Her experience includes analysis of medical record documentation, assignment of ICD-10-CM and PCS codes, and DRG validation. She has collaborated with clinical documentation specialists to identify documentation needs and potential areas for physician education. Most recently she has been developing content for resource and educational products related to ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, DRG, and CPT. Anita is an AHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer and is an active member of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the Minnesota Health Information Management Association (MHIMA).

Laura Anderson is a Registered Nurse and CDI Specialist/Educator with more than 20 years of experience in the health care profession. She obtained her BSN at the University of Minnesota and spent most of her bedside nursing career on Medical-Surgical care units. Her clinical documentation experience began in 2007, covering CDI specialist training, education development, and physician engagement. She has served as a CDI Team Lead and consultant, working with senior leadership to incorporate CDI work into documentation compliance and quality metrics. Laura also has a BS degree in Biology (Winthrop University), with research experience in liver cancer and radiation-induced leukemia. She has presented at the state and national levels for the Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS) and has served as a co-lead for the Minnesota state chapter.