AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2017 Issue 1; Ask the Editor
Dismembered Pyeloplasty
A patient with an ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction presented for a right dismembered pyeloplasty. The ureter was transected and chromic stay sutures were placed in the ureter and renal pelvis for help with retraction. The pyeloplasty was performed and the ureter was anastomosed to the renal pelvis. What is the procedure code for a dismembered pyeloplasty? ...
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Article Overview
This premium article addresses coding for a dismembered pyeloplasty performed in the setting of ureteropelvic junction obstruction. It is aimed at coding professionals who need to understand the procedural context and the ICD-10-PCS assignment discussed in the article, including how the operation is characterized at a high level.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate procedure coding for renal and ureteral surgery depends on understanding the operative intent and how the procedure is represented in ICD-10-PCS. This article helps readers evaluate whether the case aligns with the coding guidance discussed in the premium content.
What You Will Learn
- How a dismembered pyeloplasty is discussed in a coding context
- The general relationship between UPJ obstruction surgery and ICD-10-PCS procedure assignment
- How the article frames the operative procedure at a high level for coding purposes
- The type of code set used for the procedure assignment
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Coding educators
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Urology coding specialists
Codes Discussed
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