AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2022 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-PCS Codes Section 0 - Medical and Surgical
Ileal Ureter
Qualifier values C, D, and F were also added for Right, Left and Bilateral Ureters at the body part value 8 Small Intestine in table 0DX, Transfer of Gastrointestinal System, to capture procedures that use a segment of the small intestine to function as the ureter while remaining connected to its vascular and nervous supply.Body Part Approach Device Qualifier 8 Small Intestine 0 Open 4 Percutaneous Endoscopic Z No Device 5 Esophagus C Ureter, Right D Ureter, Left F Ureters, Bilateral ...
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Article Overview
This article covers an ICD-10-PCS coding update for procedures involving use of small intestine to function as the ureter, with attention to the qualifier values added for laterality. It is relevant to inpatient coders, coding educators, and CDI professionals who need to track procedure-table changes and understand where the update fits within the ICD-10-PCS body structure. The article presents the affected table context and the related qualifier entries in a compact reference format.
Why This Topic Matters
Coding updates in ICD-10-PCS can affect how reconstructive gastrointestinal and urinary tract procedures are represented in the procedure table. Staying current with these changes helps support accurate code assignment and consistency in documentation review.
What You Will Learn
- The ICD-10-PCS table context for a small-intestine-related transfer procedure
- Which laterality qualifier values were added for ureter-related entries
- How the article situates the update within the procedure system structure
- What type of procedure family the update is associated with
Who Should Read This
- Inpatient medical coders
- Coding educators
- Clinical documentation integrity professionals
- Revenue cycle staff
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