AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2020 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes
Bone Marrow Body Part
In table 07H, Lymphatic and Hemic Systems, Insertion, the body part value for Bone Marrow has been added. In addition, as noted earlier, the device value Radioactive element has been added to support coding for brachytherapy procedures where a radioactive element is left in the body at the end of the procedure. This change allows the capture of procedures for the insertion of radioactive elements, infusion devices and other devices into the bone marrow. Body Part Approach Device Qualifier T Bone Marrow 0 Open 3 Percutaneous 4 Percutaneous Endoscopic 1 Radioactive element 3 Infusion Device Y Other Device Z...
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Article Overview
This premium article covers an ICD-10-PCS table update in the lymphatic and hemic systems. It is intended for coding professionals who need to understand the scope of the change, the affected table context, and the associated body part and device entries referenced in the update.
Why This Topic Matters
Updates to ICD-10-PCS body part and device values can affect how procedures are captured and reported. This article helps readers identify the scope of the table revision so they can review whether their coding references and workflows need to be updated.
What You Will Learn
- What changed in the relevant ICD-10-PCS table context
- Which table area in the lymphatic and hemic systems is affected
- Which broad body part and device entries are referenced in the update
- How the article frames the purpose of the coding change
Who Should Read This
- Inpatient coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation integrity specialists
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Health information management staff
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