AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2019 Issue 4; ICD-10-PCS NEW/REVISED CODES
Percutaneous Approach Upper Artery Bypass
In code table 031, Upper Arteries, Bypass, the approach value 3 Percutaneous, has been added for the ulnar and radial artery body part values, to identify percutaneous endovascular AV fistula creation. Body PartApproachDeviceQualifier9 Ulnar Artery, Right A Ulnar Artery, Left B Radial Artery, Right C Radial Artery, Left 3 Percutaneous Z No Device F Lower Arm Vein ...
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Article Overview
This premium article explains a targeted ICD-10-PCS table update related to upper artery bypass procedures. It is intended for coding professionals who need to understand how the table structure changed and how the affected body-part and approach values are organized in the code table.
Why This Topic Matters
Updates to procedural code tables can affect how arterial bypass and endovascular fistula-related procedures are categorized and reported. This article helps readers understand the scope of the change so they can review coding references and documentation workflows accordingly.
What You Will Learn
- What part of the ICD-10-PCS table is being updated
- Which upper artery body-part values are involved
- How the article frames the relevant approach value and device/qualifier structure
- Why the update is relevant to percutaneous endovascular AV fistula creation
Who Should Read This
- ICD-10-PCS coders
- Coding educators
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Health information management staff
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