AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2023 Issue 1; New/Revised ICD-10-PCS Codes
Temporary Balloon Occlusion of Aorta
At table 02L, Occlusion of Heart and Great Vessels, approach value, 0 Open, was added to body part W Thoracic Aorta, Descending, to report temporary open balloon occlusions of the descending thoracic aorta.Body Part Approach Device Qualifier W Thoracic Aorta, Descending 0 Open 3 Percutaneous D Intraluminal Device J Temporary At table 04L, Occlusion of Lower Arteries, approach value 0 Open, was added to body part 0 Abdominal Aorta to report temporary open balloon occlusions of the abdominal aorta.Body Part Approach Device Qualifier 0 Abdominal Aorta 0 Open 3 Percutaneous D Intraluminal Device J Temporary These changes...
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Article Overview
This article covers an ICD-10-PCS table update affecting temporary balloon occlusion of the aorta, including the procedural context in which the change applies. It is relevant to inpatient procedural coders, coding educators, and anyone tracking ICD-10-PCS updates tied to endovascular aortic procedures. The discussion is focused on table-level changes, the general reporting purpose, and a reference to related coding guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate understanding of this update helps coders and auditors recognize how a specific ICD-10-PCS change affects reporting for aortic occlusion procedures and related documentation review.
What You Will Learn
- What ICD-10-PCS table changes are described
- Which aortic body parts are affected by the update
- How the article frames the reporting context for the procedure
- Where the article points readers for additional coding guidance
Who Should Read This
- Inpatient medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Coding educators
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