AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2020 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes
“Other Imaging” Type
In section B Imaging, a new third-character imaging type “Other Imaging” has been created to classify imaging modalities “not elsewhere classified”. This change allows the capture of new imaging procedures without creating additional third character imaging types; instead, qualifiers in the table are used to specify the new imaging modality. The new value 5 Other Imaging was added to body systems Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas and Anatomical Regions. These changes are discussed in more detail below. ...
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Article Overview
This article covers a structural update to the imaging section of ICD-10-PCS, including the introduction of a new imaging type category and where it was added within the system. It is relevant to inpatient coding professionals, CDI staff, and others tracking PCS changes because it describes how the classification was expanded to support new imaging procedures without adding more imaging type categories. The discussion is high-level and centers on the affected body systems and the general method used to capture emerging imaging modalities.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding changes to the ICD-10-PCS imaging framework helps coders and auditors stay aligned with the current classification structure when reviewing procedure records that involve newer imaging modalities.
What You Will Learn
- How the imaging section structure was updated
- Which broad body systems were affected by the change
- Why the update matters for capturing newer imaging modalities
- How the article frames the expansion of the classification system
Who Should Read This
- Inpatient medical coders
- Clinical documentation integrity specialists
- Coding auditors
- Health information management professionals
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