AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2015 Issue 3; Ask the Editor
Placement of Inflatable Penile Prosthesis
The patient is admitted for placement of an inflatable penile implant due to impotence that is the result of a radical prostatectomy. A reservoir was deployed at the pre-pubic area below the fascia; the implant cylinders were deployed in the right corporal body and left corporal body; the pump was placed in the right hemiscrotum. In ICD-10-PCS is it classified as an infusion device? What are the codes for this procedure? ...
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Article Overview
This premium article focuses on ICD-10-PCS coding for placement of an inflatable penile prosthesis in the setting of impotence following radical prostatectomy. It explains the general PCS classification issue involved and is intended for coders and revenue cycle staff who work with genitourinary procedures and device implantation. The article provides concise procedural guidance centered on how the implant is categorized within ICD-10-PCS.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate procedure coding for penile prosthesis placement affects claim reporting, data integrity, and denial prevention for genitourinary surgery cases. This article helps readers understand the PCS framework used for this type of implant procedure.
What You Will Learn
- How inflatable penile prosthesis placement is addressed in ICD-10-PCS
- How the procedure is categorized within the PCS device framework
- What type of coding question this procedure raises for coders reviewing implant cases
- How a genitourinary prosthetic procedure is represented in procedure coding
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Revenue cycle staff
- Health information management professionals
- Urology billing staff
Codes Discussed
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