AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2025 Issue 2; Ask the Editor

Leech Therapy

A patient with a history of flap failure is seen in the outpatient clinic to check the right breast flap. Upon removal of the dressing, the skin peeled off completely exposing a poorly vascularized dermis consistent with venous congestion. The patient was subsequently admitted to undergo full anticoagulation and leech therapy to prevent progression of the venous congestion. What is the appropriate ICD-10-PCS code for leech therapy? ...

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