AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2025 Issue 4; ICD-10-PCS New/Revised Codes Section 0 – Medical and Surgical
Cricothyroidotomy
The root operation Bypass was added to the Medical and Surgical section Mouth and Throat, body system. Table 0C1, Bypass of Mouth and Throat, was created with body part value S Larynx, device values E Intraluminal Device, Endotracheal Airway, and F Tracheostomy Device, approach values 0 Open and 3 Percutaneous, and qualifier value 4 Cutaneous. This addition creates codes to identify cricothyroidotomy procedures. Section: 0 Medical and Surgical Body System: C Mouth and Throat Operation: 1 Bypass Body Part Approach Device Qualifier S Larynx 0 Open 3 Percutaneous E Intraluminal Device, Endotracheal Airway F Tracheostomy Device Z No Device...
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Article Overview
This article explains the ICD-10-PCS coding context for cricothyroidotomy and the related updates to the Medical and Surgical section for the mouth and throat body system. It is aimed at coding professionals who need to understand how this airway procedure is categorized, along with the relevant anatomy and table structure discussed in the article.
Why This Topic Matters
Cricothyroidotomy is an emergent airway procedure, and accurate classification affects documentation review and procedural code selection in ICD-10-PCS. The article provides background on the body system, root operation, and table elements associated with this type of procedure.
What You Will Learn
- How cricothyroidotomy fits into ICD-10-PCS classification
- The anatomic context of the larynx, cricothyroid membrane, and related structures
- How the article frames the Medical and Surgical section update for this procedure
- The broader procedural context for emergent airway access
Who Should Read This
- Inpatient coders
- Coding educators
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Health information management professionals
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