AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2025 Issue 4; ICD-10-PCS New/Revised Codes Section X—New Technology
Introduction of Peptide Enhanced Bone Void Filler in Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion Procedures
In table XW0, Introduction of Anatomical Regions, substance value X Peptide Enhanced Bone Void Filler, and approach values 3 Percutaneous, and 4 Percutaneous Endoscopic, were added to body part value U Joints, to identify the placement of a peptide enhanced bone graft.Body Part Approach Device/Substance/Technology Qualifier U Joints 0 Open 3 Percutaneous 4 Percutaneous Endoscopic X Peptide Enhanced Bone Void Filler B New Technology Group 11 Materials such as the PearlMatrix P-15 Peptide Enhanced Bone Graft consists of calcium phosphate particles that are combined with synthetic peptide and incorporated into a collagen matrix carrier to accelerate new bone...
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Article Overview
This article covers an ICD-10-PCS table update involving the introduction of a peptide enhanced bone void filler and related body part, approach, and qualifier values used in spine fusion contexts. It is intended for coding professionals who need to understand the scope of the update, the device/substance terminology involved, and the relationship to separate fusion coding. The article provides a focused coding update rather than a broad clinical review.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding this update helps coding staff recognize the new ICD-10-PCS table values associated with a specialized bone void filler and distinguish them from the separately assigned fusion procedure code.
Article Sections
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ICD-10-PCS table update
The section describes a table change involving body part, approach, device/substance/technology, and qualifier values in an ICD-10-PCS context.
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Material and procedure context
This section provides a broad overview of the material discussed and its use in spine fusion-related procedures.
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Separate fusion coding note
This section notes the relationship between the material update and a separately assigned fusion procedure code set context.
What You Will Learn
- The ICD-10-PCS table area affected by the update
- The general procedure context in which the material is used
- How the article frames the relationship between the material update and fusion coding
- The coding audience and specialty context for this update
Who Should Read This
- Inpatient coders
- Coding educators
- Clinical documentation improvement specialists
- Health information management professionals
Code Ranges Discussed
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