AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2016 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-PCS Procedure Codes, Section 0-Medical and Surgical
Peripheral Artery, Number of Stents
Similar to the new device values for coronary artery, six new “Device values” were added for peripheral artery procedures as shown below: New Device Values 5 Intraluminal Device, Drug-Eluting, Two6 Intraluminal Device, Drug-Eluting, Three7 Intraluminal Device, Drug-Eluting, Four or MoreE Intraluminal Device, TwoF Intraluminal Device, ThreeG Intraluminal Device, Four or More Although this change only impacts codes describing “Dilation of Upper Arteries” and “Dilation of Lower Arteries,” it has resulted in the addition of many new procedure codes, because there are many specific body part values for upper and lower peripheral arteries. ...
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Article Overview
This article explains a coding update for peripheral artery procedures tied to the number and type of intraluminal devices used. It is relevant to coders and reimbursement staff working with vascular procedures, especially when reviewing ICD-10-PCS procedure code changes and device-value updates for upper and lower peripheral arteries.
Why This Topic Matters
Changes in peripheral artery device values can affect procedure code assignment across a wide set of vascular body part options. Understanding the update helps coding professionals recognize where the new values apply and why the number of resulting procedure codes increased.
What You Will Learn
- What changed in peripheral artery device values
- Which broad peripheral artery procedure categories are affected
- Why the update increases the number of procedure codes
- How the change relates to upper and lower arterial procedure coding
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Reimbursement specialists
- Health information management professionals
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