AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2020 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes
Extraction of Ectopic Products of Conception
In the Obstetrics section in table 10D, Extraction of Products of Conception, approach values for Open and Percutaneous Endoscopic have been added for body part value 2 Products of Conception, Ectopic. This change allows the identification of open or laparoscopic procedures for the removal of ectopic pregnancy. Body Part Approach Device Qualifier 2 Products of Conception, Ectopic 0 Open 4 Percutaneous Endoscopic Z No Device Z No Device ...
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Article Overview
This premium article covers an ICD-10-PCS obstetrics table update involving the extraction of ectopic products of conception, with emphasis on the addition of approach values and the reporting implications for open and endoscopic procedures. It is aimed at coders, billers, CDI professionals, and others who code obstetric surgical procedures. The article also includes a brief case-based example that illustrates the procedural scenario discussed in the update.
Why This Topic Matters
Changes to procedure tables can affect how obstetric surgeries are captured in ICD-10-PCS, so readers need to understand when the updated table applies and how related procedure scenarios are represented in coding resources.
What You Will Learn
- How an obstetrics procedure table update affects reporting for ectopic products of conception.
- Which broad procedural approaches are addressed in the update.
- How the article frames a related obstetric surgical example.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- CDI specialists
- Revenue cycle staff
- Obstetrics coding professionals
Codes Discussed
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