AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2017 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-PCS Procedure Codes
Manual Extraction of Retained Products of Conception
A single change was made in the Obstetrics Section. A new qualifier value has been created to capture the manual removal of retained placenta. The change affects code table 10D, Pregnancy, Extraction. Body PartQualifier1 Products of Conception, Retained 9 Manual ...
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Article Overview
This short Find-A-Code update explains a change in the Obstetrics section of the pregnancy extraction code table and notes the addition of a new qualifier value tied to manual removal of retained placenta. It is relevant to coders and billing professionals who track ICD-10-PCS updates, obstetric procedure reporting, and table/qualifier changes.
Why This Topic Matters
Even small PCS table updates can affect how obstetric procedures are captured and reported. This article helps readers identify that an update occurred and understand the general area of impact without relying on the full premium text.
What You Will Learn
- What part of the obstetrics coding system was updated
- Which type of table change was made
- What general procedure-reporting area is affected by the update
- How qualifier values can be added to support coding revisions
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Revenue cycle staff
- Obstetric practice staff
- Compliance teams
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