2018/2019 ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code 8E0W8CZ. Robotic Assisted Procedure of Trunk Region, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic. ICD-10-PCS 8E0W8CZ is a specific/billable code that can be used to indicate a procedure.
ICD-10-PCS Coding Example The procedure performed for the purposes of this example is an attempted percutaneous robotic-assisted laparoscopic total hysterectomy, converted to an open total abdominal hysterectomy. The ICD-10-PCS code assignment for this example is: 0UT90ZZ, Resection of uterus, open approach (for the hysterectomy)
Select all that apply. When reporting a robotic assisted open prostatectomy (8E0W0CZ), the primary procedure is coded separately. Section 7, Osteopathic, is one of the smallest sections in ICD-10-PCS. There is a single body system, Anatomical Regions.
On October 1, 2015, hospital inpatient procedures will be reported using the International Classification of Diseases Tenth Revision Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS). The 2015 Draft ICD-10-PCS code set contains 71,924 procedure codes, compared to the 3,883 ICD-9-CM Volume 3 procedure codes.
The code for the robotic assistance is 8E0W4CZ. The sixth character value of C identifies that the method of the procedure was via robotic assistance.
ICD-10-PCS Draft Coding Guideline B5. 2 states that procedures performed via natural or artificial opening with percutaneous endoscopic assistance are coded to approach value F. The code for a laparoscopic-assisted total vaginal hysterectomy is 0UT9FZZ, with the fifth character value of F.
The procedure performed for the purposes of this example is an attempted percutaneous robotic-assisted laparoscopic total hysterectomy, converted to an open total abdominal hysterectomy. The ICD-10-PCS code assignment for this example is: 0UT90ZZ, Resection of uterus, open approach (for the hysterectomy)
The code for a total abdominal hysterectomy is: 0UT90ZZ Resection of uterus, open approach. In this example the “Z No Qualifier” is indicating that both the uterus and cervix are removed. The code for a laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy is: 0UT94ZL Resection of uterus, percutaneous endoscopic, supracervical.
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For a PCS code to be valid, it must be built from the same PCS table, with characters four through seven in the same row of the table. You cannot choose one character from one row and another character from a different row. As shown in Figure E, 0JHT3VZ is a valid code and 0JHW3VZ is not.
Definition: Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH) is an operation to remove the uterus (womb) and cervix with the aid of a small operating telescope, called a laparoscope. The laparoscope is inserted into the abdominal wall through a small incision and allows the doctor to examine the pelvis/abdomen.
When coding for laparoscopic or robotic procedures, code the standard laparoscopic CPT code, example 58552 for a laparoscopic or robotic vaginal hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g. or less with removal of tube(s) and ovary(s) or as another example 58571 laparoscopic or robot- ic total hysterectomy for uterus 250 g. or less ...
Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH) (Effective Jan. 1, 2008)CPT CodesUterine SizeRemoval of Cervix58570≤ 250 gramsYes58571≤ 250 gramsYes58572> 250 gramsYes58573> 250 gramsYes
58552 is a LAVH. Lap Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy and the 58571 is for TLH, Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. You need to read the op ntoe to see what was done. If they do everything through the scope but just remove the uterus through the Vaginal then go with 58571.
By definition, in TLH, total uterine removal is performed laparoscopically; LAVH implies performing laparoscopic removal above the uter- ine vessels, which are secured during the vaginal phase. Both TLH and LAVH are associated with many advan- tages over total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH).
Colpopexy is a repair of prolapsed vaginal tissue, which may be performed at the same operative session as a hysterectomy and is billed separately.
In ICD-10-PCS, procedure codes consist of a seven character code structure, with each character code including specific values. ICD-10-PCS coding is applied at the procedure document type level where a code is assigned based on specific values for each of the seven characters (see Figure 1 above).
The ICD-10-PCS code assignment for this example is: 1 0UT90ZZ, Resection of uterus, open approach (for the hysterectomy) 2 0UTC0ZZ, Resection of cervix, open approach (for removal of the cervix) 3 0UJD4ZZ, Inspection of uterus and cervix, percutaneous endoscopic approach (for the attempted laparoscopic hysterectomy) 4 8E0W4CZ, Robotic assisted procedure of trunk region, percutaneous endoscopic approach (for the attempted robotic-assisted surgery)
The UHDDS guidelines state all significant procedures are to be reported and a significant procedure is defined as one that is: Surgical in nature, or. Carries a procedural risk, or. Carries an anesthetic risk, or.
The code for liposuction, for medical purposes, left upper arm, is 0JDF3ZZ.
One of ICD-10-PCS’s goals is to ensure a complete picture of a patient’s procedure. Completeness means that there is a unique code for all substantially different procedures, including the same procedure performed using a different approach.
Percutaneous endoscopic approach (character value 4) is defined as entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach and visualize the site of the procedure. The access location for this approach is the skin or mucous membrane with visualization instrumentation being used to reach the operative site.
A procedure performed via a percutaneous approach (character value 3) is one in which there is entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach the site of the procedure.
An approach made via natural or artificial opening with percutaneous endoscopic assistance (character value F) is defined as the entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening and entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to aid in the performance of the procedure.
HCPCS code S2900 – Surgical techniques requiring use of robotic surgical system (listed separately in addition to code for primary procedure), was effective July 2005 and can be used by your hospital to report the use of robotic assistance. However, it is a non-reimbursable code under Medicare and may not be recognized as a separately billable and payable service by a majority of leading commercial payers
Robotic-assisted surgery refers to technology that allows the surgeon to operate from a console, remote from the patient and not in sterility. Many hospitals have adopted this technology in the fields of: Urology, Gynecology (Oncology, Urogynecology and General Gynecology), and Colorectal Surgery.
Providers need to be aware that, since there are no unique codes for robotic procedures, the additional time and effort that is spent setting up, docking and un-docking the robot are not reimbursed additionally.
In the article “ Pinpoint Correct Hysterectomy Coding ” (August 2018, pages 16-18), the statement, “… a laparoscopic-assisted vaginal approach — a ‘subset’ of the vaginal approach — in which a scope is inserted via small incisions in the vagina,” is incorrect, and is not the basis for coding a laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) versus a total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH)..
Code selection for a TLH versus a LAVH depends on how the uterine cervix and body are detached from the supporting structures.
Consider the following chart example: The patient was taken to the OR, where her anesthetic was induced. She was then placed in the dorsal lithotomy position and underwent examination under anesthesia. She was then prepped and draped in the usual manner for vaginal and abdominal surgery.