AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2026 Issue 1; Section X – New Technology
Cardiovascular Bypass with Autologous Cell Seeded Tissue Engineered Resorbable Scaffold
In table X2K, Bypass of Cardiovascular System, device value F Autologous Cell Seeded Tissue Engineered Resorbable Scaffold to Pulmonary Artery, was added with body part values 0 Inferior Vena Cava, and G Hepatic Vein, for the approach value 0 Open. This addition allows codes to be created that capture the insertion of the resorbable scaffold when it is used to treat children with single ventricle disease who require the Fontan procedure to connect the inferior vena cava or hepatic vein to the right, left, or main pulmonary artery.Body Part Approach Device/Substance/Technology Qualifier 0 Inferior Vena Cava G Hepatic...
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Article Overview
This article explains a coding update affecting ICD-10-PCS cardiovascular bypass procedure reporting. It is relevant to coders, CDI professionals, reimbursement staff, and clinical teams working with congenital heart surgery and procedure classification changes. The content covers the added table values, the procedure context, and a brief technology overview so readers can understand the scope of the update.
Why This Topic Matters
The article matters because it describes a procedure coding table change that affects how a specific cardiovascular bypass approach can be represented in ICD-10-PCS. This is important for accurate inpatient procedure reporting and for understanding how emerging surgical technologies are captured in the code set.
What You Will Learn
- What type of ICD-10-PCS table update is described
- Which cardiovascular procedure context the update relates to
- How the article frames the associated surgical technology at a high level
- Why the update is relevant to congenital heart surgery coding
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Clinical documentation integrity specialists
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Hospital inpatient coding teams
- Cardiothoracic surgery staff
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