AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2022 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-PCS Codes Section X – New Technology

Implantation of Sphenopalatine Ganglion Stimulator for Ischemic Stroke

New table X0H, Insertion of Nervous System, provides code X0HK3Q8, Insertion of neurostimulator lead into sphenopalatine ganglion, percutaneous approach, new technology group 8, to describe the implantation of a sphenopalatine ganglion stimulator lead in treatment of acute ischemic stroke.Section: X New Technology Body System: 0 Nervous System Operation: H Insertion Body Part Approach Device/Substance/Technology Qualifier   K Sphenopalatine Ganglion 3 Percutaneous Q Neurostimulator Lead 8 New Technology Group 8   The sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) is the source of parasympathetic innervation to the anterior cerebral circulation. Sphenopalatine ganglion stimulation (SPGS) increases cerebral collateral blood flow, improves oxygen availability, and...

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