Do You Need to Assign Blood Transfusion ICD-10-PCS Code in Inpatient Coding
Dr. Santosh Kumar Guptha, AHIMA ICD-10 Approved Trainer CEO, MEDESUN Medical Coding Academy | 22 Years Experience | Inpatient Coding & Hospital Auditing One of the most common questions from coders, auditors, and students is: Should we code blood transfusion using ICD-10-PCS in inpatient coding? The short answer is YES — absolutely. But understanding why is what separates a great coder from an average one. What is Blood Transfusion in ICD-10-PCS? In ICD-10-PCS, blood transfusion is classified under Section 3 — Administration. It is coded as a therapeutic procedure and is never optional in inpatient coding. ICD-10-PCS Example Code 30233N1 — Transfusion of Nonautologous Packed Red Blood Cells into Peripheral Vein, Percutaneous Approach This is not optional coding. It directly impacts DRG assignment, severity of illness documentation, and quality reporting at the hospital level. Why Blood Transfusion Coding is Mandatory DRG and Reimbursement Impact MS-DRG Weight Transfusion may drive a […]
