AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2015 Issue 2; Ask the Editor
Uterine Artery Embolization Using Gelfoam
A patient is undergoing right uterine artery embolization due to concern for placenta accreta. The catheter was placed in the right internal iliac artery and the uterine artery was embolized using Gelfoam. Is Gelfoam considered a device? ...
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Article Overview
This short coding article discusses a uterine artery embolization case involving Gelfoam and addresses whether the material is treated as a device for coding purposes. It is relevant to inpatient procedure coding professionals, especially those working with obstetric, interventional radiology, and vascular embolization procedures. The article focuses on ICD-10-PCS identification for the procedure and the coding treatment of embolic material in this context.
Why This Topic Matters
Correctly classifying embolization materials affects accurate ICD-10-PCS reporting for vascular procedures and supports consistent inpatient coding in obstetric cases.
What You Will Learn
- How uterine artery embolization is discussed in an ICD-10-PCS coding context
- How the article frames the coding treatment of embolic material used in the procedure
- Which ICD-10-PCS procedure code is assigned for the described case scenario
- How the example relates to obstetric and interventional radiology coding
Who Should Read This
- Inpatient coders
- ICD-10-PCS coding specialists
- Hospital coding and CDI staff
- Interventional radiology coders
- Obstetric coding professionals
Codes Discussed
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