AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2019 Issue 4; Section X - New Technology
Renal Function Monitoring
New code table XT2, Urinary System, Monitoring, provides a new code to capture the point-of-care transdermal real-time monitoring of the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) by noninvasively measuring fluorescent light emission from an exogenous tracer agent that is cleared by glomerular filtration. Device/Substance/TechnologyE Fluorescence Pyrazine Current clinical practice for renal function monitoring is to calculate estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), using one of several empirically derived equations. The calculation of eGFR includes inputs of serum creatinine concentration (requiring a blood draw) and several other parameters including height, weight, gender, and ethnicity. The Transdermal GFR Measurement System is a three-component system...
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Article Overview
This article covers a new monitoring code table concept for urinary-system renal function assessment and describes a point-of-care, noninvasive technology used to track glomerular filtration in real time. It is relevant to coders, compliance staff, revenue cycle teams, and clinicians who work with renal testing, device-based monitoring, and code set updates.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers understand a new coding option tied to emerging renal monitoring technology and how it fits within broader kidney function assessment workflows. This matters for organizations tracking code-set changes, documentation needs, and the relationship between clinical technology and billing/coding categories.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames a new renal monitoring code table concept
- What general clinical methods are currently used for renal function monitoring
- How a noninvasive, device-based kidney function monitoring system is described at a high level
- Which broad technology and substance categories are associated with the monitoring approach
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance professionals
- Revenue cycle staff
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Nephrology clinicians
- Health information management professionals
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