AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2022 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-PCS Codes Section B - Imaging
Hyperpolarized Xenon-129 Gas for Imaging of Lung Function
In the Imaging Section (B) at table BB3, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Respiratory System, body part value 4 Lungs, Bilateral, was added with qualifier character 6 value 3 Hyperpolarized Xenon 129 (Xe-129). This change will allow the reporting of code BB34Z3Z, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of bilateral lungs using hyperpolarized xenon 129 (Xe-129) when hyperpolarized Xe-129 gas is used during MRI to visualize lung structures and assess lung function.Body Part Contrast Qualifier [6th character] Qualifier [7th character] 4 Lungs, Bilateral Z None 3 Hyperpolarized Xenon 129 (Xe-129) Z None ...
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Article Overview
This article covers a specific update to the ICD-10-PCS imaging section for respiratory system MRI, focusing on the addition of a new qualifier associated with lung imaging using hyperpolarized xenon 129 gas. It is relevant to inpatient coders, CDI specialists, and health information professionals who track ICD-10-PCS table changes and imaging code availability. The discussion is limited to the table change, the affected body part and qualifier structure, and the resulting reporting implications at a high level.
Why This Topic Matters
Keeping current with ICD-10-PCS table updates helps coding professionals recognize when new imaging options are available for reporting and align documentation review with the latest code set changes.
What You Will Learn
- What ICD-10-PCS imaging section update is described
- Which respiratory system MRI table was modified
- How the article frames the new qualifier addition at a high level
- Why the change matters for reporting lung imaging studies
Who Should Read This
- Inpatient medical coders
- Clinical documentation integrity specialists
- Health information management professionals
- Coding educators
Codes Discussed
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