icd-10-pcs code for right hand-assisted laparoscopic nephroureterectomy
by Alexandra Treutel DVM
Published 3 years ago
Updated 2 years ago
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A Laparoscopic Nephroureterectomy with Open Bladder Cuff was coded using 50548 and 50650. CCI edit is coming up because removal of ureter is included in 50548... but there seems to be no code for just the Bladder cuff. The bladder cuff WAS an OPEN procedure.
The hand-assisted, laparoscopic donor nephrectomy is a new, minimally invasive technique for removing a kidney from a living donor. This technique: Requires smaller incisions to remove the kidney from the donor. Results in less pain and scarring for the kidney donor.
What does via natural or artificial opening endoscopic mean?
A via natural or artificial opening endoscopic approach (character value 8) is defined as the entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure.
Is a burr hole open or percutaneous?
The term “burr hole” is almost always indicative of a percutaneous procedure. However, in some cases, the surgeon will make multiple burr holes and then remove the skull bone that is between the burr holes (like in a triangle) to actually get down to the operative site of the brain.Dec 19, 2018
Which body part value is assigned for a procedure site identified as Perirenal?
the kidney body part
Examples: A procedure site identified as perirenal is coded to the kidney body part when the site of the procedure is not further specified.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for laparoscopic appendectomy?
The June 2, 2018 Bulletin from the American Academy of Surgeons points out that 44970 is the only code that applies to laparoscopic appendectomy and that it is used to report a laparoscopic appendectomy for either situation – with rupture or without rupture.Sep 13, 2018
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for laparoscopic excision of right ovarian cyst?
0UB04ZX is a billable procedure code used to specify the performance of excision of right ovary, percutaneous endoscopic approach, diagnostic. ... Valid for Submission.
ICD-10-PCS:
0UB04ZX
Long Description:
Excision of Right Ovary, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach, Diagnostic
Examples include knee arthroscopy and laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This approach includes procedures whereby the procedure is performed entirely by percutaneous endoscopic approach. Percutaneous endoscopic-assisted procedures are coded to the open approach as stated above.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for right craniotomy with evacuation of subdural hematoma?
The ICD-10-PCS code will now be 00C40ZZ.Jan 3, 2018
What character of the ICD-10-PCS code represents the root operation?
third character
Character Meanings
The third character indicates the root operation, or specific objective, of the procedure (e.g., excision). The fourth character indicates the specific body part on which the procedure was performed (e.g., duodenum).
What ICD-10-PCS code would be assigned for this right breast lumpectomy?
0HBT0ZZ is a billable procedure code used to specify the performance of excision of right breast, open approach.
What is the qualifier in ICD-10-PCS?
In ICD-10-PCS the seventh character defines the qualifier – i.e., an additional attribute of the procedure, if applicable.
What is the ICD-10-PCS code for lithotripsy?
ICD-10-PCS 0TF6XZZ converts approximately to: 2015 ICD-9-CM Procedure 98.51 Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy [ESWL] of the kidney, ureter and/or bladder.