AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2016 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-PCS Procedure Codes, Section X—New Technology
Aortic Valve Rapid Deployment
A new table X2R describing replacement of the cardiovascular system captures aortic valve replacement using rapid deployment technique. Device/Substance/Technology3 Zooplastic Tissue, Rapid Deployment Technique One model of the rapid deployment technique for the aortic valve is called the Intuity Elite Heart Valve System. These types of valves are sometimes referred to as “sutureless” valves. Although the technique usually requires three sutures to secure the valve in place, the time needed to deploy the valve, and thus the total operative time, is significantly less than conventional open valve replacement. ...
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Article Overview
This short article explains a newer ICD-10-PCS table used to capture aortic valve replacement performed with a rapid deployment technique. It is relevant to inpatient coding professionals, HIM staff, and anyone tracking cardiovascular procedure coding updates and device terminology. The article also mentions a named heart valve system and provides general context about how this technique differs from conventional open valve replacement.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers recognize a procedure concept that may be documented differently from traditional valve replacement and understand the terminology used in current procedure coding references.
What You Will Learn
- How rapid deployment aortic valve replacement is described in procedure coding references
- The general terminology associated with this cardiovascular device technique
- Why the procedure may be documented differently from conventional valve replacement methods
- The type of coding update this article is addressing
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- HIM professionals
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Compliance staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
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