Question

Write a report/table differentiating the differences between the international classification of disease ICD-10CM and ICD-10PCS. Also, differentiate between current procedural terminology(CPT), and health care common procedure coding system (HCPCS) as well as the national drug codes (NDC).  List at least two cooperating parties that set the guidelines for coding and reporting.

Answer 1

Difference Between ICD 10CM and ICD 10 PCS

ICD 10 CM	ICD 10 PCS
3-7 Character	ICD 10 PCS has 7 Character
Character one is alpha	Each can be alpha or numeric
Character two is numeric	Number 0-9, Alpha A-H,J-N,P-Z
Character 2 to 7 either numeric or alpha
Code 68000 available	Code 87000 available

Difference between CPT and HCPCS

CPT	HCPCS
CPT code related to procedure	Three level of different code is available
CPT codes are mandatory for getting payment from insurance	Developed by CMS
CPT developed and Maintain by American Medical Association	HCPCS is alphanumeric
	Use for outpatient

National Drug Code :-

Assigned to drug upon FDA approval

Unique three segment number

Universal product identifier.