AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2020 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes
Bacterial Autofluorescence Detection
In the Imaging Section, imaging type “Other Imaging” has been added to the body system Anatomical Regions, to identify the use of portable real-time imaging of an acute or chronic wound and surrounding tissue for the presence, location, and load of bacteria using autofluorescence detection. This change results in new table BW5 as noted below. Section: B Imaging Body System: W Anatomical Regions Type: 5 Other Imaging Body Part Contrast Qualifier Qualifier 2 Trunk 9 Head and Neck C Lower Extremity J Upper Extremity Z None 1 Bacterial Autofluorescence Z None The MolecuLight i:X® is a point-of-care handheld...
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Article Overview
This article covers an ICD-10-PCS imaging update related to portable real-time autofluorescence detection used in wound assessment. It is relevant to coding professionals, imaging departments, wound care teams, and anyone tracking ICD-10-PCS table changes tied to bacterial detection imaging technology. The article discusses the new imaging type, the body system and body part groupings involved, and the clinical use of the handheld device mentioned in the source.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers understand a coding change affecting how a specific imaging approach is represented in ICD-10-PCS and how the update relates to wound evaluation workflows and newer imaging technology.
Article Sections
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Imaging Section Update
Introduces the coding change in the imaging section and identifies the affected body system, type, and resulting table update.
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Device and Clinical Context
Describes the handheld imaging device and the general clinical setting in which the imaging approach is used.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames an ICD-10-PCS imaging section update
- What general body system and imaging category are involved
- How the described imaging technology is used in wound assessment
- Which broad clinical settings and specialties may find the update relevant
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Wound care clinicians
- Imaging departments
- Revenue cycle professionals
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