Common ICD-10-PCS Coding Errors

Common ICD-10-PCS coding error 1 Coding the diagnosis code and forgetting to code the procedure code.

Common ICD-10-PCS coding error 2 Coding the incorrect procedure code based on insufficient supporting documentation in the medical record.

Common ICD-10-PCS coding error 3 Missing procedure codes despite sufficient supporting documentation in the medical record.

Common ICD-10-PCS coding error 4 Coding an open procedure instead of a percutaneous procedure or percutaneous endoscopic procedure. While both procedures involve incision, carefully review the medical record documentation to choose the correct procedure code.