AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2015 Issue 2; Ask the Editor
Orbital Exenteration
A 65-year-old patient with basal cell carcinoma of the left lower eyelid and cheek along with orbital involvement presents for radical resection of the tumor. During the procedure, orbital exenteration, involving resections of the left eye, orbital bone, ocular muscle and eyelid, is performed. Should the approach for this procedure be considered open or external? ...
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Article Overview
This article explains coding considerations for an orbital exenteration case involving eyelid, orbital, and eye structures. It is aimed at coders working with inpatient procedure coding, especially those using ICD-10-PCS for ophthalmology and oncologic surgery. The discussion focuses on broad approach selection, root operation selection, and how the procedure is represented in ICD-10-PCS.
Why This Topic Matters
Orbital exenteration cases can be difficult to classify because multiple adjacent structures may be involved and the operative approach may differ by component. Understanding the article helps coders and audit staff interpret how complex eye/orbit surgeries are represented in ICD-10-PCS.
What You Will Learn
- How this type of orbital surgery is described in the context of ICD-10-PCS
- The general distinction between approach concepts discussed in the article
- How the article frames the relevant root operation for this procedure
- Which specialty and procedure context the example is meant to illustrate
Who Should Read This
- Inpatient medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation improvement staff
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
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