AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2020 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes
Insertion of Other Device into Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia
The device value “Y” Other Device, has been added to table 0JH, Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Insertion, for the Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, chest, back and abdomen respectively as noted below. Please note that the device value Other Device already exists for the subcutaneous tissue and fascia for the head and neck, upper and lower extremities, and trunk. Body Part Approach Device Qualifier 6 Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Chest 7 Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Back 8 Subcutaneous Tissue and Fascia, Abdomen 0 Open 3 Percutaneous Y Other Device Z No Qualifier ...
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Article Overview
This article covers an ICD-10-PCS table update related to insertion procedures in subcutaneous tissue and fascia. It is relevant to inpatient coders, CDI staff, and coding auditors who track annual procedure code changes and body-part specificity updates. The article summarizes the affected body-part categories and the table elements involved.
Why This Topic Matters
Updates to ICD-10-PCS tables can affect code selection and procedure reporting accuracy, especially when new device values are introduced for specific anatomical sites. Understanding these changes helps coding teams stay current with procedure coding revisions.
What You Will Learn
- Which ICD-10-PCS table is being updated
- Which body-part categories are affected by the update
- Which table elements are involved in the change
- How the article frames the scope of the procedure coding revision
Who Should Read This
- IPPS coders
- Clinical documentation integrity specialists
- Coding auditors
- Revenue cycle staff
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