AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2011 Issue 4; Volume 3 New/Revised Codes
Embolization of the Uterine Artery
Effective October 1, 2011, two new codes have been created to identify uterine artery embolization with coils (68.24) and without coils (68.25). Previously, uterine artery embolization was assigned code 99.29, Injection or infusion of other therapeutic or prophylactic substance. Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is a procedure that is used to stop severe pelvic bleeding caused by trauma, malignant gynecological tumors and hemorrhage after childbirth. A specialized form of UAE is uterine fibroid embolization (UFE). UFE is a relatively new approach for the treatment of uterine fibroids. The embolization is a minimally invasive procedure that blocks the...
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Article Overview
This article reviews an October 1, 2011 coding update for uterine artery embolization and explains the broader clinical context in which the procedure is performed. It is relevant to coders, billers, and reimbursement staff working with gynecologic, interventional, and trauma-related procedures. The article covers the shift from an older code to two new procedure-specific codes and describes the general categories of embolization materials referenced in the coding guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate identification of uterine artery embolization procedures affects procedure classification and supports correct coding for services involving pelvic bleeding and fibroid treatment. The article helps readers understand the scope of the update and the general distinction between embolization performed with or without coils.
Article Sections
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Coding update and clinical overview
Introduces the coding change and summarizes the procedure’s clinical uses in pelvic bleeding and fibroid-related care.
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New code listings
Presents the updated procedure codes and the related inclusion and exclusion framework at a high level.
What You Will Learn
- The general purpose of uterine artery embolization and its use in gynecologic care.
- That a coding update took effect on October 1, 2011.
- How the article frames the distinction between procedure variations involving different embolization materials.
- What general coding references are associated with the procedure update.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Interventional radiology staff
- Gynecology coding teams
Codes Discussed
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