AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2021 Issue 4; Section X-New Technology

Posterior Dynamic Distraction

At code Table XNS, Bones, Reposition, new codes were created with a new device/substance/technology value C Posterior (Dynamic) Distraction Device, applied to the body part values for the lumbar and thoracic vertebrae as shown below. The change identifies the utilization of a posterior dynamic distraction device in procedures to treat patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. In addition, the applicable ICD-10-PCS code(s) from table 0RG, Fusion Upper Joints, or 0SG, Fusion Lower Joints, should be assigned for any spinal fusion performed at the non-instrumented segment of the vertebrae.   Section: X New Technology Body System: N Bones Operation: S Reposition...

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