AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2025 Issue 4; ICD-10-PCS New/Revised Codes Section X—New Technology

Temporary Transvenous Diaphragm Activation

In table X2H, Insertion of Cardiovascular System, device value X Temporary Phrenic Nerve/Diaphragm Stimulation Electrodes, was added to body part value 1 Superior Vena Cava, to identify temporary transvenous diaphragm activation.Body Part Approach Device/Substance/Technology Qualifier 1 Superior Vena Cava 3 Percutaneous X Temporary Phrenic Nerve/Diaphragm Stimulation Electrodes B New Technology Group 11 For example, the AeroPace® System stimulates the phrenic nerves that activate the diaphragm to help patients regain the ability to breath independently and wean them from being dependent on mechanical ventilation. Diaphragm stimulation engages the muscle to strengthen it after a period of inactivity due to...

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