Extracorporeal Pheresis of Ticagrelor

In table XXA, Assistance of Physiological Systems, technology value 9 Filtration, Ticagrelor, was added to body part value 5 Circulatory, for approach value 3 Percutaneous, to identify the extracorporeal pheresis of ticagrelor, an antithrombotic medication.Body Part Approach Device/Substance/Technology Qualifier 5 Circulatory 3 Percutaneous 9 Filtration, Ticagrelor B New Technology Group 11 For example, the DrugSorb™-ATR antithrombotic removal system, is a sorbent filled hemoperfusion cartridge containing biocompatible porous polymer beads. The cartridge may be connected to an extracorporeal circuit, such as a heart-lung machine to remove the antiplatelet, ticagrelor, from the patient’s circulatory system. The polymer beads...

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Article Overview

This article covers an ICD-10-PCS table update involving a technology value added for extracorporeal pheresis related to ticagrelor. It is intended for medical coders, coding educators, and revenue cycle professionals who need to understand the scope of the update and the general clinical setting in which the technology may be applied.

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers recognize a specific coding update tied to a specialized blood-processing technology used in a surgical setting. Understanding the update supports accurate coding research for procedures involving medication removal from the bloodstream.

What You Will Learn

  • The ICD-10-PCS table context for a technology-related update
  • The general clinical purpose of extracorporeal medication removal
  • The type of surgical setting associated with the technology
  • How the article frames the technology’s role in patient care

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Compliance professionals
  • Clinical documentation specialists
  • Revenue cycle staff

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