AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2016 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-PCS Procedure Codes, Section 6 - Extracorporeal Therapies
Donor Organ Perfusion
New codes describing perfusion of circulatory donor organ, perfusion of respiratory system donor organ, perfusion of hepatobiliary system and pancreas donor organ, and perfusion of urinary system donor organ have been created under “Perfusion of Physiologic Systems.” These new codes identify an adjunct procedure in which marginal organs, initially judged unacceptable for transplant, are extensively perfused to remove waste products and then they are physiologically assessed for several hours for acceptable function. This enables some organs to ultimately be used for transplant. The procedure is sometimes referred to as the XVIVO perfusion, after the name of the...
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Article Overview
This premium article covers recent coding additions for donor organ perfusion within the ICD-10-PCS framework. It is intended for coders and reimbursement professionals who need a high-level understanding of the type of perfusion services addressed, the clinical context for organ preservation and assessment, and the general coding area where these changes belong.
Why This Topic Matters
Donor organ perfusion is a specialized transplant-related procedure area, and new code creation can affect procedure reporting, documentation review, and coding workflows.
What You Will Learn
- The general topic area covered by the new donor organ perfusion codes
- How the article situates these procedures within transplant-related organ evaluation
- The terminology and abbreviated naming used for the perfusion approach discussed in the article
- The broader coding category where these procedures are organized
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding managers
- CDI specialists
- Reimbursement professionals
- Transplant service line staff
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