AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2019 Issue 4; Section X - New Technology

Cerebral Embolic Filtration

A new code has been created at table X2A, Cardiovascular System, Assistance, to describe cerebral embolic protection for the aortic arch and to differentiate the filter device. Prior to this change, ICD-10-PCS described only the innominate artery and left common carotid artery in the Body Part value and a dual filter device. Body PartDevice/Substance/Technology6 Aortic Arch 2 Cerebral Embolic Filtration, Single Deflection Filter The cerebral embolic filtration device is used in conjunction with transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures to treat high-risk and moderate-risk patients with aortic stenosis. An example of the single deflection cerebral embolic filtration device is...

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