AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2016 Issue 3; Ask the Editor
Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement
A patient with severe tricuspid regurgitation and right-sided systolic heart failure was admitted for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement using bovine bioprosthesis. When referencing table 02R, Replacement of Heart and Great Vessels, there is no percutaneous approach value for the tricuspid valve. What is the code assignment for this procedure? ...
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Article Overview
This premium article explains how a transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement procedure is handled in ICD-10-PCS when the table does not show a directly available percutaneous approach value for the tricuspid valve. It is intended for coders and reimbursement professionals working with cardiac procedure coding and ICD-10-PCS table selection. The article focuses on the procedure context, the relevant code table, and the code assignment presented by the source.
Why This Topic Matters
Procedures involving transcatheter valve replacement can present coding questions when the available ICD-10-PCS approach options do not appear to match the operative method. Understanding how the article frames this situation helps coders review similar cardiovascular cases and align claims reporting with the source guidance.
What You Will Learn
- The ICD-10-PCS context for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement
- How the article frames approach selection for a tricuspid valve procedure
- Which code table is referenced for this heart and great vessels procedure
- How the source presents the final code assignment for the procedure
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Revenue cycle staff
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Reimbursement professionals
Codes Discussed
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