AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2021 Issue 4; ICD-10-PCS New/Revised Codes
Section 4- Measurement and Monitoring
Measurement of Flow in a Cerebral Fluid Shunt In code Table 4B0, Measurement of Physiological Devices, a new code was created by adding a new Function/Device Value W Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt and Qualifier Value 0 Wireless Sensor as shown below. The new code identifies non-invasive assessment of the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) through an existing implanted CSF shunt. Body System/Region Approach Function / Device Qualifier 0 Central Nervous X External W Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt 0 Wireless Sensor The new code may be used to report the use of FlowSense, a wireless, noninvasive thermal flow sensor. The sensor can...
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Article Overview
This article covers a measurement and monitoring topic in ICD-10-PCS focused on noninvasive assessment of cerebrospinal fluid shunt flow. It explains the clinical context, the device concept involved, and the general purpose of the new code so coding professionals can assess whether the guidance applies to their work.
Why This Topic Matters
Providers and coding staff working with neurologic monitoring, hydrocephalus care, and implanted shunt devices need to understand when this measurement procedure is captured in ICD-10-PCS and how the new device concept fits the code structure.
Article Sections
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Measurement of Flow in a Cerebral Fluid Shunt
Introduces the measurement and monitoring topic and describes the clinical setting for assessing flow in an existing implanted cerebrospinal fluid shunt. It also notes the device-based coding context and the wireless sensor technology discussed in the article.
What You Will Learn
- The clinical scenario addressed by the measurement and monitoring guidance
- How the article frames the new ICD-10-PCS device concept
- The general purpose of the wireless sensor approach discussed for shunt monitoring
- The specialty and care-setting context in which the guidance is relevant
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation integrity professionals
- Health information management professionals
- Neurology and neurosurgery billing staff
Codes Discussed
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