AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2017 Issue 4; Correction Notice
Exchange of Ureteral Stent
Advice published in Coding Clinic, Second Quarter 2016, pages 26-27, regarding ureteral stent exchange contained a typographical error. Both codes describing removal of ureteral stent and dilation of ureter should have the approach value “8” (via natural or artificial opening endoscopic) as follows: 0TP98DZ Removal of intraluminal device from ureter, via natural or artificial opening endoscopic and; 0T768DZ Dilation of right ureter with intraluminal device, via natural or artificial opening endoscopic ...
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Article Overview
This article addresses a published correction in Coding Clinic related to ureteral stent exchange. It is relevant to inpatient procedure coders, HIM professionals, and anyone reviewing ICD-10-PCS guidance because it clarifies a previously printed error tied to procedure coding and approach values. The content is narrowly focused on the correction notice and the specific ICD-10-PCS identifiers involved.
Why This Topic Matters
Corrections to published coding guidance can affect code assignment accuracy, audit readiness, and consistent interpretation of official references. This notice helps readers recognize that the original printed guidance contained an error and that the affected ICD-10-PCS entries should be reviewed in the corrected context.
What You Will Learn
- The article’s focus and scope within a Coding Clinic correction notice
- That the topic concerns ICD-10-PCS procedure coding for ureteral stent exchange
- How the article frames the relationship between a typographical error and corrected code presentation
- Which coding reference and publication timeframe the correction is associated with
Who Should Read This
- Inpatient coders
- HIM professionals
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation and coding staff
Codes Discussed
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