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AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2014 Quarter 2; Ask the Editor
Acellular Dermal Replacement Graft
A skin substitute, such as Integra, is an acellular dermal replacement that is described as human-tissue-derived with the cellular DNA material removed. Though nonautologous tissue is used, it is manipulated in such a way as to possibly be considered manufactured and therefore synthetic. In ICD-10-PCS, should the device value for a dermal regenerative graft be “synthetic substitute” or “non-autologous tissue substitute?” ...
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Article Overview
This premium article discusses how acellular dermal replacement grafts and biologically derived skin substitute products fit within ICD-10-PCS device-value classification. It is aimed at coders and CDI or reimbursement professionals who work with procedure coding for skin substitute and dermal regenerative graft services and need to understand the article’s coding-focused guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Device-value selection in ICD-10-PCS can affect procedure reporting accuracy and consistency for skin substitute and dermal replacement procedures. The article is relevant to professionals determining how these products are characterized for coding purposes.
What You Will Learn
How the article frames acellular dermal replacement grafts in the context of ICD-10-PCS
The general coding topic addressed for biologically derived skin substitute products
How the article discusses device-value classification at a high level without clinical detail
The type of procedure-coding issue the article is intended to clarify
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Medical coders
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