AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2022 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-PCS Codes Section X – New Technology
Insertion of Posterior Spinal Motion Preservation Device
“Insertion” was added to the body system, Joints, to create table XRH, Insertion of Joints, with codes to capture placement of posterior spinal motion preservation devices, an alternative to spinal fusion designed to maintain flexion, extension, lateral bending and axial rotation.Section: X New Technology Body System: R Joints Operation: H Insertion Body Part Approach Device/Substance/Technology Qualifier B Lumbar Vertebral Joint D Lumbosacral Joint 0 Open 1 Posterior Spinal Motion Preservation Device 8 New Technology Group 8 ...
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Article Overview
This article covers an ICD-10-PCS new technology coding update related to procedures in the joints body system. It is relevant to coders, CDI staff, and reimbursement professionals who track procedure code table changes, body-part selections, and device/technology classifications in spinal procedure coding.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers understand a procedure coding change that affects how a specific spinal technology is represented in ICD-10-PCS and how table structure and device options are organized.
What You Will Learn
- The scope of the ICD-10-PCS table update described in the article.
- How the new technology section is organized at a high level.
- Which body system, operation, body part, approach, device, and qualifier categories are involved in the update.
- How the article frames the procedure as a spinal motion preservation technology topic.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation improvement specialists
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Health information management staff
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