AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2021 Issue 4; ICD-10-PCS New/Revised Codes
Insertion of Infusion Device in Skull
In Table 0NH, Insertion of Head and Facial Bones, the device value 3 Infusion Device, has been added to the body part value 0 Skull. The change will allow the identification of procedures such as the implantation of an Ommaya reservoir for the intracranial administration of chemotherapy as shown below. Body Part Approach Device Qualifier 0 Skull 0 Open 3 Infusion Device 4 Internal Fixation Device 5 External Fixation Device M Bone Growth Stimulator N Neurostimulator Generator Z No Qualifier 0 Skull 3 Percutaneous 4 Percutaneous Endoscopic 3 Infusion Device 4 Internal Fixation Device 5 External Fixation Device M...
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Article Overview
This article covers an update to a procedural coding table for head and facial bones, focusing on a new device value associated with the skull. It is relevant to coders, CDI professionals, and auditors working with procedure code tables and device-related distinctions in the ICD-10-PCS system.
Why This Topic Matters
Updates to procedure tables can affect how procedures are classified and reported. This article helps readers understand a specific table change and the clinical context in which the update may apply.
What You Will Learn
- The scope of a procedure table update affecting head and facial bones
- How the skull is addressed within the updated table
- The clinical context referenced for the new device value
- The device and qualifier options shown in the table excerpt
Who Should Read This
- Inpatient coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation integrity professionals
- Health information management staff
Code Ranges Discussed
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