AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2019 Issue 4; ICD-10-PCS NEW/REVISED CODES
Upper Artery Bypass Qualifier
In code table 031, Upper Arteries, Bypass, the qualifier W Lower Extremity Vein, has been added. This change enables the capture of detail for an arteriovenous bypass (fistula) from an upper extremity artery to a lower extremity vein such as the femoral vein. Body PartQualifier2 Innominate Artery 3 Subclavian Artery, Right 4 Subclavian Artery, Left 5 Axillary Artery, Right 6 Axillary Artery, Left 7 Brachial Artery, Right 8 Brachial Artery, Left W Lower Extremity Vein ...
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Article Overview
This article covers a coding update in the upper artery bypass code table and explains the general context for the added qualifier. It is relevant to coding professionals who track ICD-10-PCS table changes, vascular procedure documentation, and reporting details for bypass procedures.
Why This Topic Matters
Updates to procedure code tables can affect how vascular bypass services are documented and reported. Readers who code or audit surgical procedures need to know when table options change so they can review affected cases appropriately.
What You Will Learn
- What change was made to the upper artery bypass code table
- How the article frames the broader context of bypass reporting updates
- Which body-part and qualifier options are shown in the table excerpt
- What type of procedure detail the update is intended to capture at a high level
Who Should Read This
- ICD-10-PCS coders
- Coding auditors
- Health information management professionals
- Vascular surgery documentation specialists
Modifiers Discussed
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