AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2016 Issue 1; Ask the Editor
Bronchoalveolar Lavage, Endobronchial Biopsy and Transbronchial Biopsy
A bronchoscopy is performed, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), bronchial washings and cytology brushings were obtained in the right upper lobe bronchus; endobronchial biopsies and transbronchial biopsies from the right upper lobe; and bronchoalveolar lavage samples were obtained from the left lower lobe. Should the BAL and brushings be separately coded? ...
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Article Overview
This premium coding article explains how to think about bronchoscopy-related procedures when bronchoalveolar lavage, bronchial washings, brushings, endobronchial biopsy, and transbronchial biopsy are performed. It is aimed at coders working with ICD-10-PCS who need a high-level understanding of procedure categorization and how the article frames coding of multiple specimen-collection services performed during one bronchoscopy.
Why This Topic Matters
Bronchoscopy cases can involve several distinct specimen-collection and biopsy activities in the same session. Understanding how the article organizes these procedures helps coders locate the full guidance and related ICD-10-PCS procedure examples without relying on incomplete source snippets.
What You Will Learn
- How bronchoscopy-related specimen collection and biopsy procedures are discussed in ICD-10-PCS terms
- How the article frames the relationship between lavage, brushings, and biopsy services
- How the article organizes coding considerations for multiple procedures performed during one bronchoscopy
- What broad ICD-10-PCS procedure concepts are relevant to these respiratory tract services
Who Should Read This
- ICD-10-PCS coders
- Inpatient coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Revenue cycle staff
Codes Discussed
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