Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA

Not every change to the ICD-10-PCS code set is earth shattering but small changes can have significant impacts that need to be understood and mastered. A missed or mis-applied code is an error and can lead to poor data quality, missed revenue or a potential denial.

This LibmanLightbox™, by nationally recognized coding authority Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, explores how to anchor appeals in the ICD‑10‑CM/PCS classifications and Official Guidelines, position Coding Clinic correctly within that hierarchy, and construct written rationales that both defend coding accuracy and support organizational compliance.

Hear nationally recognized ICD-10-PCS expert and Libman Education course author Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, discuss what you need to know about nervous system anatomy when differentiating between cranial and spinal dura and spaces in this free, brief presentation.

This LibmanLightbox™ module explains the coding of the GORE TAMBE device and will help you learn to differentiate between the TAMBE and other endograft products used to treat the aorta.

Be ready for whatever change may come, including new generations of AI, with a well-trained staff ready to meet your organizational needs.

The question is how to ensure adequate coding staff during this time of constant change, especially as AI-assisted coding tools and automation become part of everyday workflows rather than distant possibilities.

For ICD-10-PCS New Technology coding, device names that “look close enough” are not close enough. Taking a few extra seconds to verify details helps protect clinical data integrity.

Even the most experienced professionals still have those ‘lightbulb’ moments. Whether a hands-on learner, a course devotee, or somewhere in between, remember: the fastest way to mastery is to embrace both sides of the learning coin.

Failing to submit a qualifying NTAP code means the hospital loses out on potentially tens of thousands of dollars in additional payments. When an NTAP procedure is submitted but miscoded — i.e., the wrong ICD-10-PCS procedure code is used —the hospital is required to return all NTAP payments received, at the cost of extensive rework and added scrutiny from CMS. In either case, the financial and administrative consequences are significant.

The next Coordination and Maintenance Committee meeting will occur on Tuesday, September 9 and Wednesday, September 10, 2025. There are several changes to the meeting format this year that you should be aware of:

Next time you think about organ transplants, picture a kidney in its pajamas—cool, collected, and ready for a new start. And behind the scenes, skilled coders are making sure every detail, right down to the kidney’s pajamas, is coded perfectly.

Focus on the updates that impact your cases and your facility most. There are 28 different ICD-10-PCS coding topics this year, covering everything from endovascular anchors to nasal tissue transfers to cardiac pacemakers. There is definitely something you will need to know.

Let’s consider an aneurysm in an artery. The key point to remember is that ICD-10-PCS codes the body part (such as the artery), not the aneurysm itself.