AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2026 Issue 1; Clarifications and Corrections

Clarification: Interbody Fusion New Technology Device Value

Please clarify the revision to the descriptor of device value “R” in table XRG, New Technology Fusion of Joints, from “Interbody fusion device, customizable” to “Interbody fusion device, custom-made anatomically designed.” We are confused regarding how to appropriately identify when device value “R” should be reported. What is the appropriate use of device value “R” in table XRG? ...

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