AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2021 Issue 4; Section X-New Technology
Single-Use Duodenoscope during Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
Two codes were created in Section X, New Technology, to identify use of a single-use duodenoscope for endoscopic pancreaticobiliary system procedures. New codes in Table XFJ, Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas, Inspection, were created with the body part values B Hepatobiliary Duct, and D Pancreatic Duct, as well as device/substance/technology value A Single-use Duodenoscope, as shown below. The applicable ICD-10-PCS pancreaticobiliary system code(s) using the approach value 8 Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic, is (are) separately assigned. Facilities may choose to report the radiologic portion of the endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedure with a code from Imaging Section table...
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Article Overview
This article covers a new ICD-10-PCS reporting topic tied to single-use duodenoscopes used during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. It is relevant to facility coders, HIM professionals, and compliance teams working with ICD-10-PCS procedure reporting and related imaging guidance. The article gives a high-level overview of the new technology code structure, the body system and approach involved, and the related fluoroscopy option that may be reported separately.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps coding professionals recognize when this new technology topic affects procedure reporting and understand the article’s scope before reviewing the full guidance.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames a new ICD-10-PCS technology reporting topic
- What general procedure and imaging coding areas are associated with the topic
- How the article situates the device within the broader ERCP workflow
- Which type of coding guidance the article is intended to support
Who Should Read This
- Hospital inpatient coders
- HIM professionals
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Revenue integrity teams
- Compliance staff
Codes Discussed
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