AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2023 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-PCS Codes Section 0 – Medical and Surgical

Magnetic Lengthening Device for Esophagus

In table 0DH, Insertion of Gastrointestinal System, body part values 1 Esophagus, Upper, 2 Esophagus, Middle and 3 Esophagus, Lower were added with device J Magnetic Lengthening Device, to describe the insertion of a magnetic device for nonsurgical lengthening of the esophagus.Body Part Approach Device Qualifier 1 Esophagus, Upper 2 Esophagus, Middle 3 Esophagus, Lower 7 Via Natural or Artificial Opening J Magnetic Lengthening Device Z No Qualifier Esophageal atresia is the underdevelopment of the esophagus so that it does not connect to the stomach. There may be a missing segment of esophagus, or the segment of upper...

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