AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2020 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes

Insertion of Subcutaneous Pump System for Ascites Drainage

In table 0W1, Anatomical Regions, Bypass, the qualifier value 6 Bladder, has been added for the bypass from peritoneal cavity to the bladder. This change will identify the procedures in which a fully internal route of passage for the fluid from the peritoneal cavity to the bladder is created. Body Part Approach Device Qualifier G Peritoneal Cavity 0 Open 3 Percutaneous 4 Percutaneous Endoscopic J Synthetic Substitute 6 Bladder The buildup of ascitic fluid in the peritoneal cavity is a common complication for patients with cirrhosis. The alfapump® system is an alternative to serial paracentesis for patients with refractory...

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