Section X marks the spot for New Technology in ICD-10-PCS

Why This Topic Matters

Section X affects how newly introduced technologies are represented in ICD-10-PCS and how coders locate them in the manual and index. Understanding the section’s scope helps coding staff follow updates to the procedure system and recognize when new technology entries are being used.

Article Sections

1. Introduction to Section X (New Technology)

   Overview of the new ICD-10-PCS section and the reason it was created. Discusses the general role of the section within the coding system and the stakeholders involved in its adoption.

2. Uses for New Technology codes

   Describes the broad categories of procedures included in the section and the overall relationship between Section X and the rest of ICD-10-PCS. Summarizes the general structure of the code characters and how the section differs from other sections.

3. New Technology infusion

   Covers examples of new technology drug infusion procedures and how they are presented in the section and index. Also discusses how coders may locate related entries in the manual.

4. New Technology Extirpation

   Discusses a new technology example involving a catheter-based coronary artery procedure and how it is organized within the section. Includes guidance on locating the related table and index entries.

5. New Technology Monitoring

   Describes an intraoperative monitoring example associated with joint procedures. Explains the general indexing and code structure used for this type of new technology entry.