3 results.
International Refined DRGs Globalize Coding
Author: Mullin, Robert L.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: July 2003
For accurate profiling and utilization assessment, a single patient classification system compatible with a wide variety of coding systems and clinical practices is needed. It also provides a reliable basis for healthcare funding and budgeting. However, many of the patient classification syste....
Brief History of ICD-10-PCS
Author: Mullin, Robert L.
Source: Journal of AHIMA - Coding Notes
Publication Date: October 1999
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) was developed as a replacement for the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) volume 3, Procedures. This version of ICD, in use since J....
Development of the ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS)
Author: Averill, Richard F.; Mullin, Robert L.; Steinbeck, Barbara A.; Goldfield, Norbert I; Grant, Thelma M.
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: May 1998
The ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) has been developed as a replacement for Volume 3 of ICD-9-CM. This article will describe the development and structure of ICD-10-PCS‹as well as describe the modifications that have been made to the system as a result of extensive review and test....