AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2022 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-PCS Codes Section 0 - Medical and Surgical
Embolization of Prostatic Arteries
In table 04L, Occlusion of Lower Arteries, new qualifier values V Prostatic Artery, Right and W Prostatic Artery, Left have been added for the body part values E Internal Iliac Artery, Right and F Internal Iliac Artery, Left. The changes enable capture of detail for procedures such as the embolization of a prostatic artery.Body Part Approach Device Qualifier E Internal Iliac Artery, Right 0 Open 3 Percutaneous 4 Percutaneous Endoscopic C Extraluminal Device D Intraluminal Device Z No Device T Uterine Artery, Right V Prostatic Artery, Right Z No Qualifier F Internal Iliac Artery, Left 0 Open 3...
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Article Overview
This premium article reviews an ICD-10-PCS update to the lower-artery occlusion table that adds prostatic artery qualifier values and then applies that update to a prostate artery embolization scenario. It is intended for coding professionals who need to understand the relevant ICD-10-PCS body part and qualifier changes, the clinical context of prostatic artery embolization, and the coding considerations highlighted by the case-based discussion.
Why This Topic Matters
The article matters because it shows how an ICD-10-PCS table revision supports more precise reporting of a vascular embolization procedure involving the prostate. It is useful for coders, auditors, and educators working with interventional radiology and urologic procedure coding.
Article Sections
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ICD-10-PCS Table 04L Update
Introduces the table change for lower-artery occlusion and describes the added qualifier values for prostatic artery detail.
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Clinical Context: Prostatic Artery Embolization
Summarizes the procedure context, including the general purpose of prostatic artery embolization and its relationship to benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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Case Scenario and Coding Question
Presents a procedural vignette involving selective arterial access and embolization activity, followed by a coding prompt for the scenario.
What You Will Learn
- How the lower-artery occlusion table was updated to reflect more specific prostatic artery detail
- What prostatic artery embolization is used for in the context of benign prostatic hyperplasia
- How the article frames a case-based ICD-10-PCS coding question for a vascular embolization procedure
- Which procedure concepts are emphasized in the example discussion
Who Should Read This
- ICD-10-PCS coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation improvement staff
- Health information management professionals
- Interventional radiology coding specialists
Codes Discussed
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