Dilation Using Electromechanical Obstetrical Dilator

Table XU7, Dilation of Female Reproductive System, was created with device value 1 Intraluminal Device, Temporary Electromechanical, and body part value G Vagina, was added with approach value 7 Via Natural or Artificial Opening, to capture the use of an electromechanical obstetrical dilator that incrementally prepares the pelvic floor muscles and vaginal canal for delivery. Section: X New Technology Body System: U Female Reproductive System Operation: 7 Dilation Body Part Approach Device/Substance/Technology Qualifier G Vagina 7 Via Natural or Artificial Opening 1 Intraluminal Device, Temporary Electromechanical B New Technology Group 11 For example, the Ellora™ dilator is intended to...

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Article Overview

This article covers a new technology ICD-10-PCS procedure table for dilation involving the female reproductive system. It is aimed at coders, CDI staff, and other reimbursement or documentation professionals who need to understand the scope of the technology, the procedure table structure, and the general clinical context in which the device is used.

Why This Topic Matters

New technology procedure reporting can affect how emerging devices and procedures are documented and classified. Readers can use this article to understand the relevant ICD-10-PCS table setup and the type of clinical scenario the guidance addresses.

Article Sections

  1. X New Technology

    Overview of the new technology section and the procedure table structure for the female reproductive system. The section situates the topic within ICD-10-PCS and the specific operation category discussed.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article situates the procedure within ICD-10-PCS new technology reporting
  • How the female reproductive system procedure table is structured at a high level
  • What general clinical context is associated with the technology discussed
  • How the article frames the role of the example device in the procedure scenario

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Clinical documentation integrity specialists
  • Revenue cycle professionals
  • Coding educators
  • Healthcare compliance staff

Codes Discussed

  • ICD-10-PCS: XU7

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