AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2024 Issue 4; ICD-10-PCS New/Revised Codes Section X – New Technology
Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement
In table X2R, Replacement of Cardiovascular System, body part value J Tricuspid Valve was added with device value R Multi-plane Flex Technology Bioprosthetic Valve, and approach value 3 Percutaneous, to capture the transcatheter replacement of a native tricuspid valve with a multi-plane flex bioprosthetic valve.Body Part Approach Device/Substance/Technology Qualifier J Tricuspid Valve 3 Percutaneous R Multi-plane Flex Technology Bioprosthetic Valve A New Technology Group 10 For example, the Edwards EVOQUE tricuspid valve replacement system is a bioprosthetic valve that consists of bovine pericardial tissue valve, a self-expanding nitinol frame, intra-annular sealing fabric skirt, and leaflets. The leaflets flap...
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Article Overview
This premium article covers a coding update for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement and the related clinical context. It is intended for medical coders, CDI professionals, auditors, and others who need to understand how the procedure is represented in the relevant code set and why the update matters for procedure reporting.
Why This Topic Matters
Procedure coding updates can affect how cardiovascular interventions are reported and tracked. This article helps readers understand the scope of the change and the general clinical scenario involved.
What You Will Learn
- The coding area affected by the transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement update
- The clinical context for the procedure and the type of technology referenced
- How the article frames the procedure within a cardiovascular system coding update
- The kind of documentation and coding awareness needed for this procedure topic
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Clinical documentation integrity specialists
- Auditors
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Cardiovascular coding teams
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