AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2021 Issue 4; Section X-New Technology
Mechanical Initial Specimen Diversion of Whole Blood Using Active Negative Pressure
A new code has been created in Section X table XXE, Measurement of Physiological Systems, to describe the mechanical initial specimen diversion of whole blood using active negative pressure as shown below. Body Part Approach Device / Substance / Technology Qualifier 5 Circulatory X External R Infection, Mechanical Initial Specimen Diversion Technique Using Active Negative Pressure 7 New Technology Group 7 The Steripath® MicroTM Blood Collection System, also referred to as Steripath® MicroTM Initial Specimen Diversion Device (ISDD®), is a single-use, disposable device, used in the collection of blood cultures. The device is intended to reduce blood culture...
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Article Overview
This article explains a newly created ICD-10-PCS technology code in the measurement of physiological systems section and places it in the context of a blood culture collection device used to support specimen collection. It is intended for coding professionals, compliance staff, and clinical documentation teams who need to understand the scope of the new technology classification and the related blood collection workflow at a high level.
Why This Topic Matters
New procedure technology codes can affect how blood collection-related services are classified and reported. Understanding the article helps readers recognize the affected ICD-10-PCS section and the general clinical purpose of the device without relying on the full premium text.
What You Will Learn
- The ICD-10-PCS section and table context for a newly created technology code
- The general clinical setting in which the device is used
- The purpose of the device in blood culture collection workflows
- How the article frames the new technology classification at a high level
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Compliance professionals
- Revenue cycle staff
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