AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2025 Issue 4; ICD-10-PCS New/Revised Codes Section X—New Technology
Sacroiliac Joint Fusion/Pelvic Fracture Fixation with Threaded Implant System
In table XNH, Insertion of Bones, device value H Internal Fixation Device, Bone Density-Specific Thread and Porosity Pattern, was added to body part values 6 Right Pelvic Bone, and 7 Left Pelvic Bone. This addition allows the creation of codes to describe the insertion of bone density-specific threaded implants for pelvic fracture fixation.Body Part Approach Device/Substance/Technology Qualifier 6 Pelvic Bone, Right 7 Pelvic Bone, Left 0 Open 3 Percutaneous H Internal Fixation Device, Bone Density-Specific Thread and Porosity Pattern B New Technology Group 11 In table XNS, Reposition of Bones, device value H Internal Fixation Device, Bone Density-Specific...
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Article Overview
This article covers ICD-10-PCS updates involving bone insertion, bone reposition, and joint fusion tables for pelvic and sacroiliac procedures. It is relevant to coders, CDI specialists, and reimbursement teams tracking new technology device changes and body part additions tied to threaded implant systems.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers understand where new ICD-10-PCS device and body part values were added for pelvic and sacroiliac procedures so they can stay current with code-set updates affecting procedure reporting.
What You Will Learn
- Which ICD-10-PCS tables were updated for pelvic and sacroiliac procedures
- How the article frames the new technology device category
- What general procedure categories are affected by the update
- What type of implant system is used as an example of the update
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation integrity specialists
- Revenue cycle staff
- Healthcare reimbursement professionals
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