ICD-10-PCS Update
Rhonda Butler, 3M
ICD-9-CM Coordination & Maintenance Committee
March 11, 2009

ICD-10-PCS 2009 Version
• Available on CMS website at
– http://www.cms.hhs.gov/ICD10/01m_2009_ICD10PCS.asp#TopOfPage

ICD-10-PCS 2009 Version
•  “What’s New” summary contains overview of changes

ICD-10-PCS 2009 Version
• Most new values added in 2009 are parallel with new I-9 codes

ICD-10-PCS 2009 Version
• New values are incorporated into the appropriate table(s) to create new codes

2008 version
ICD-10-PCS 2009 Version
• New values are incorporated into the appropriate table(s) to create new codes

2009 version

ICD-10-PCS 2009 Version
• New for 2009, ICD-10-PCS Final Addenda
– comprehensive report of codes added, deleted, and descriptions changed, in pdf and programmable formats

ICD-10-PCS 2009 Version
• New for 2009, ICD-10-PCS Body Part Key
– public domain reference to accompany PCS Tables
– arranged by both anatomical term and PCS body part
– developed with public and Cooperating Parties input

ICD-10-PCS 2010 Update Plans
• Add new codes 
– in parallel with ICD-9-CM changes
– in response to public requests to CMS
• Delete codes or change code descriptions
– ongoing improvements from internal review and public feedback to CMS
• Ongoing enhancements to code set and draft guidelines
– in response to public requests to CMS
– as needed for clarity and ease of use

