AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2020 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes
Near Infrared Spectroscopy for Tissue Viability Assessment
In section 8, Other Procedures, a new method value Near Infrared Spectroscopy for the body region, Circulatory System, has been created in table 8E0 to describe the utilization of Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) tissue oxygenation imaging. NIRS is used to measure or monitor tissue oxygen saturation levels when assessing tissue viability during surgical procedures or during the postoperative management period using a non-invasive external approach.Body Region Method 2 Circulatory System D Near Infrared Spectroscopy NIRS technology assesses tissue viability by measuring approximate values of tissue oxygen saturation. The measurements provided can assist with decisions to determine tissue survival...
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Article Overview
This article covers the introduction of a new ICD-10-PCS method value for near infrared spectroscopy used in tissue viability assessment. It describes the broad clinical setting for this technology, including surgical and postoperative monitoring, and discusses general device examples used for tissue oxygenation imaging. The article is useful for coding professionals, CDI teams, and facility staff who track ICD-10-PCS table updates and emerging procedure documentation.
Why This Topic Matters
Updates like this affect how procedure documentation for tissue oxygenation imaging and tissue viability assessment is represented in ICD-10-PCS. Understanding the scope of the change helps coding and compliance teams stay aligned with current procedure classification updates.
Article Sections
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Near Infrared Spectroscopy for tissue viability assessment
Introduces the procedure classification update and the clinical context for tissue oxygenation imaging in broad terms. It frames the topic around tissue viability assessment and the circulatory system.
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Technology overview and device examples
Describes general features of near infrared spectroscopy technology and examples of devices mentioned in the article. It explains the imaging and monitoring context without detailing coding decisions.
What You Will Learn
- What the article covers in the ICD-10-PCS procedure classification update
- How near infrared spectroscopy is described in the context of tissue viability assessment
- Which clinical settings and general use cases are associated with the technology
- What types of devices are mentioned as examples of the technology
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation improvement specialists
- Hospital compliance teams
- Health information management professionals
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