AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2024 Issue 4; ICD-10-PCS New/Revised Codes Section X – New Technology
Dilation of Lower Arteries with Sustained Release Drug-Eluting Intraluminal Device
In table X27, Dilation of Cardiovascular System, 48 codes with the following device values were deleted from body part values for the femoral arteries, proximal and distal popliteal arteries, anterior and popliteal tibial arteries, and peroneal arteries:8 Intraluminal Device, Sustained Release Drug-eluting 9 Intraluminal Device, Sustained Release Drug-eluting, Two B Intraluminal Device, Sustained Release Drug-eluting, Three C Intraluminal Device, Sustained Release Drug-eluting, Four or More These codes have been reclassified in table 047, Dilation of Lower Arteries with qualifier value 2 Sustained Release. See page 37 of this issue. ...
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Article Overview
This brief coding update covers a change in ICD-10-PCS table organization for lower-artery dilation procedures. It is intended for coding professionals who track procedure code updates and table reclassification changes, especially those involving cardiovascular system procedures and device-related values. The article highlights which categories were moved and notes the revised table location and qualifier assignment without reproducing the full coding details.
Why This Topic Matters
Updates like this can affect how procedure records are grouped and interpreted in ICD-10-PCS. Coders, auditors, and CDI staff use these notices to stay current with table changes that may affect code selection and data consistency.
What You Will Learn
- What type of ICD-10-PCS table change was made
- Which lower-artery procedure categories were affected
- How the article frames the updated table location and qualifier category
- Why device-related reclassification notices matter to coding workflows
Who Should Read This
- ICD-10-PCS coders
- Hospital outpatient and inpatient coding staff
- Clinical documentation integrity specialists
- Coding auditors
- Revenue cycle and compliance teams
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