AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2017 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-PCS Procedure Codes

Extraction Procedures

The root operation value “D” Extraction, has been added to the following body systems: TableBody System0DD D Gastrointestinal 0KD K Muscles 0LD L Tendons 0ND N Head and Facial Bones 0PD P Upper Bones 0QD Q Lower Bones The change will allow the capture of additional detail for the root operation “Extraction,” including,” including percutaneous aspiration biopsies and brush biopsies for the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and lymphatic body systems, and nonexcisional debridement for the muscles, tendons and bones body systems. ...

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