the icd-10-pcs code for bronchoscopy is

by Mallie Fahey 8 min read

ICD-10-PCS 0BJ08ZZ converts approximately to:

  • 2015 ICD-9-CM Procedure 33.21 Bronchoscopy through artificial stoma or:
  • 2015 ICD-9-CM Procedure 33.22 Fiber-optic bronchoscopy or:
  • 2015 ICD-9-CM Procedure 33.23 Other bronchoscopy

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Where can you find ICD 10 PCS codes?

but must verify the actual procedure completed for accurate coding. 3. A patient underwent BAL of the left upper lobe bronchus via bronchoscopy. Assign ICD-10-PCS code (s): 3E1F88Z 0B9G8ZX 0BB88ZX 0B988ZX Answer: OB9G8ZK. According to Coding Clinic 1Q201y page 51, a BAL is a bronchoalveolar lavage and does not include the entire lung or both lungs.

How to code bronchoscopy procedures?

Jan 06, 2017 · 0BJ08ZZ Inspection of Tracheobroncial Tree, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic (bronchoscopy) BLOG Assign J470 for bronchiectasis. It is unlikely this patient would have been taken to surgery with current pneumonia and more likely that the physician is indicating a history of recurrent pneumonia.

What are the new ICD 10 codes?

Oct 01, 2015 · 2022 ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code 0BJ08ZZ; 2022 ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code 0BJ08ZZ Inspection of Tracheobronchial Tree, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic. 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Billable/Specific Code. ICD-10-PCS 0BJ08ZZ is a specific/billable code that can be used to indicate a procedure.

Where can one find ICD 10 diagnosis codes?

Aug 09, 2017 · When coding a BAL the correct body part value is the lung. Example: If a patient has bronchoscopy with BAL for biopsy from the right middle lobe the appropriate PCS code is 0B9D8ZX—Drainage of right middle lung lobe, via natural or artificial opening endoscopic, diagnostic, is appropriate.

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Bronchial Washing vs Bronchoalveolar Washing coding

Can a Bronchoscopy with documented Bronchial Washing RUL be coded as a BAL/Bronchoalveolar Washing for a Surg DRG, or can only Bronchial Washing of RUL bronchus be coded for no impact in DRG? I'm feeling a query would be needed to have clarified if that Bronchial Washing included Bronchoalveolar Washing before could code as a BAL.

Correction Notice: Bronchoalveolar Lavage

Coding advice or code assignments contained in this issue effective with discharges March 13, 2017.

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