AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2011 Issue 4; VOLUMES 1 & 2 NEW/REVISED CODES
Erosion and Exposure of Implanted Vaginal Mesh
Effective October 1, 2011, two new codes have been created to identify erosion of implanted vaginal mesh and other prosthetic materials to surrounding organ or tissue (629.31) and exposure of implanted vaginal mesh into vagina (629.32). Vaginal prolapse is a common condition where the bladder, uterus and or bowel protrude into the vagina. One method used to treat this condition is an abdominal sacral colpopexy. During this procedure, the top of the vagina is surrounded with a synthetic graft (mesh) and attached to the anterior longitudinal ligament of the sacrum. Use of this mesh has been associated...
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Article Overview
This article discusses a coding update in ICD-9-CM related to complications of implanted vaginal mesh and other prosthetic materials. It is intended for medical coders, billing professionals, and clinical staff who document or code gynecologic and pelvic floor complications. The article provides background on the clinical context, identifies the new diagnosis categories added for these complications, and explains the general types of conditions captured by the update.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate identification of mesh-related complications affects diagnosis coding, documentation, and claims processing for patients treated for pelvic floor and vaginal mesh problems. The article helps readers understand the scope of the update and the clinical situations it addresses.
What You Will Learn
- The clinical context for vaginal mesh complications in gynecologic care
- The scope of the ICD-9-CM update related to implanted vaginal mesh and other prosthetic materials
- The types of complication categories added by the coding change
- The effective date associated with the coding update
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Physician documentation staff
- Gynecology practices
Codes Discussed
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