AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2016 Issue 2; Ask the Editor

Arterial Catheter Placement

The patient, who developed acute hypoxic respiratory failure and septic shock, underwent placement of an arterial line. The operative notes states that the upper artery was accessed using ultrasound guidance, the catheter was then advanced and sutured in place. What is the appropriate ICD-10-PCS code assignment for placement of an arterial catheter? ...

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