AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2014 Issue 4; Ask the Editor
Ultrasound Accelerated Thrombolysis
The patient underwent ultrasound accelerated thrombolysis of the pulmonary artery (PA). What is the appropriate ICD-10-PCS code for ultrasound accelerated thrombolysis of the PA? Should the root operation “Insertion” be coded and is the ultrasound and accelerated thrombolysis procedure separately coded? ...
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Article Overview
This article explains coding considerations for an ultrasound-assisted thrombolysis procedure involving the pulmonary artery under ICD-10-PCS. It is relevant to inpatient coding professionals, CDI staff, and auditors who need to understand how the procedure is classified and whether related procedural elements are reported separately.
Why This Topic Matters
Correct classification of complex interventional procedures affects code selection accuracy, procedure reporting, and consistency in inpatient coding workflows. The article helps readers understand how this type of therapy is treated within ICD-10-PCS structure.
What You Will Learn
- How an ultrasound-assisted thrombolysis procedure is discussed in ICD-10-PCS terms.
- How the article frames whether related procedural components are reported separately.
- How the procedure is connected to a specific ICD-10-PCS table category.
- How to evaluate whether a device-based root operation is applicable in this context.
Who Should Read This
- Inpatient coders
- Coding auditors
- CDI specialists
- Revenue integrity staff
- Compliance professionals
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