AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2013 Issue 2; Ask the Editor - ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Questions
Use of Bone Void Filler in Grafting
An 18-year-old patient with a recurrent aneurysmal cyst of the right pubic ramus underwent curettage, burring and synthetic grafting of aneurysmal bone cyst, right pubic ramus, using Mastergraft granules, and a combination of hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate. How should the use of bone void filler be coded? ...
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Article Overview
This premium coding article addresses a bone grafting case involving a synthetic bone void filler after curettage and burring of a recurrent cyst. It is aimed at hospital inpatient coders and CDI/coding professionals who need to understand the ICD-10-PCS framing of the procedure and related root-operation concepts.
Why This Topic Matters
Bone grafting cases can be coded differently depending on the procedure intent and the material used. This article helps coders identify the relevant ICD-10-PCS approach for a synthetic grafting scenario.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames a synthetic bone grafting scenario in ICD-10-PCS
- How the procedure intent is described at a high level
- How the coding discussion is organized around the operative approach and grafting material type
- What coding reference point is provided for the case
Who Should Read This
- Hospital inpatient coders
- Coding educators
- CDI specialists
- Coding auditors
Codes Discussed
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