AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2016 Issue 1; Ask the Editor
Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy with Brushings and Bronchoalveolar Lavage
A fiberoptic bronchoscopy was performed due to abnormal radiologic findings of lung field. Brushings were obtained from the left upper lobe bronchus. Bronchial washings, bronchoalveolar lavage and the brushing specimens were submitted for studies. What are the ICD-10-PCS code assignments for the procedure? ...
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Article Overview
This article reviews an endoscopic bronchoscopy scenario and the related ICD-10-PCS procedure coding questions. It is aimed at coders, CDI professionals, and other healthcare revenue cycle staff who need to understand how bronchoscopy-related sampling and lavage procedures are represented in ICD-10-PCS.
Why This Topic Matters
Bronchoscopy cases often involve multiple specimens and closely related procedure types, making accurate procedure classification important for compliant inpatient coding and record abstraction.
What You Will Learn
- How the bronchoscopy case is described in clinical terms
- Which ICD-10-PCS procedure coding concepts are involved
- How the article frames the assignment of procedure codes for bronchial sampling and lavage
- Why endoscopic respiratory procedures require careful abstraction
Who Should Read This
- Inpatient coders
- Clinical documentation integrity specialists
- HIM professionals
- Revenue cycle staff
Codes Discussed
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