Title: The Male and Female Reproductory Systems
Course: Intermediate Coding and Classification Systems > Section: Module 11: Male and Female Reproductory Systems

Introduction

You are over half way through the ICD-10-PCS procedures coding course. Great work and now we will cover the Male and Female Reproductive Systems in Chapters 18 and 19. Chapter 18 is a small chapter so a little break here for you! The primary reproductive organ in the male is the testes and all other structures in this system are considered secondary reproductive organs. Some of the most common root operations are Bypass, Resection, Destruction, Excision and Inspection. The normal approaches are used and devices are the typical type of devices inserted for drainage, delivery of radiation, and infusions. The urethras in both the male and female reproductive systems are share structures between the reproductive systems and the urinary system body part value D in ICD-10-PCS.

The female reproductive system consists of the ovaries, uterine supporting structures, fallopian tubes, uterus, endometrium, cervix, cul-de-sac, vagina, clitoris, hymen, vestibular glands, vulva, and ova. There are a few coding guidelines and tips for this chapter that must be paid attention to: Sterilization procedures, endometrial biopsies, and procedures following deliver or abortions, total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salphingo-oophorectomey (TAH-BSO), and bilateral body parts.

Course Outcomes

- Describes the basic coding steps for coding medical procedures in both ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-PCS. (1)
- Interprets the basic coding guidelines established by the American Hospital Association for both ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-PCS. (2)
- Converts medical documentation into both ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes. (3)
- Applies the official coding guidelines to the coding of medical procedures for all body systems (circulatory, respiratory, musculoskeletal, urinary, blood organs, reproductive, gastrointestinal, etc.) (4)
- Resolves discrepancies in medical documentation and accurate code assignment through the physician query process. (5)
- Analyzes medical documentation to assign accurate codes for reimbursement of health care services. (6)
- Evaluates and assigns accurate medical procedure codes through analysis of case studies. (7)
- Compares and contrasts the differences between the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-PCS classification systems. (8)

Objectives

Upon completion of this module you should be able to:

- Review the anatomy of the male reproductive system.
- Discuss the common root operations used in the male reproductive system including those performed on the prostate using a variety of methods.
- Describe the body part values available for the male reproductive system and the classification of the urethra in the urinary body system.
- Review the procedure used to locate values for body parts that do not have their own body part values.
- List the approaches used for the urinary male reproductive system, including open and endoscopic prostate procedures.
- Describe the use of device values in the male reproductive system including those for tubular body parts.
- Discuss the use of qualifiers for the male reproductive system Bypass procedures.
- Review the anatomy of the female reproductive system including the portions involved in urine formation and excretion.
- Discuss the common root operations used in the female reproductive system including those performed on the cervix and vagina using a variety of methods.
- Describe the body part values available for the female reproductive system and the total number of codes required for a total abdominal hysterectomy with salpingo-oohorectomy (TAH-BSO).
- Review the procedure used to locate values for body parts that do not have their own body part values.
- List the approaches used for the female reproductive system, including F, via natural or artificial opening with percutaneous endoscopic assistance.
- Describe the use of device values in the female reproductive system including value G for intraluminal device, pessary.
- Discuss the use of qualifiers for the female reproductive system including the source of transplanted ovary(ies).

Readings & Resources

- Chapters 18 and 19
- Complete all exercises and check your answers
- Review Coding Guidelines on root operations
- Read Coding Tips