AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2025 Issue 4; ICD-10-PCS New/Revised Codes Section X—New Technology
Computer-aided Triage and Notification Software for Measurement of Biomarkers
In table XXE, Measurement of Physiological Systems, technology value C, Infection, Computer-aided Triage and Notification, and body part value Z None were added for approach value X External, to describe computer-aided triage and notification software for measuring the risk of sepsis and sepsis deterioration using biomarkers.Body Part Approach Device/Substance/Technology Qualifier Z None X External C Infection, Computer-aided Triage and Notification B New Technology Group 11 This code allows the reporting of technology such as the Sepsis ImmunoScore™, a computer-aided triage and notification software. Biomarkers such as the patient’s laboratory findings and clinical status provide a score that...
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Article Overview
This article explains a technology classification update in ICD-10-PCS that affects reporting for computer-aided triage and notification software tied to biomarker-based evaluation of sepsis and related clinical status. It is relevant to coders, CDI professionals, and clinical documentation teams who track new technology assignments and update-specific reporting guidance. The discussion focuses on the technology category, the body system context, and the type of software the update is intended to capture.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate awareness of this ICD-10-PCS update helps coding and documentation teams recognize when a newer technology classification may apply to sepsis-related software tools used in clinical assessment and notification workflows.
What You Will Learn
- What technology category the article addresses
- How the update relates to ICD-10-PCS reporting
- What general type of software is being classified
- Why biomarker-based sepsis assessment is discussed in the coding context
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding educators
- Clinical documentation improvement specialists
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
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