AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2026 Quarter 4; ICD-10-PCS New/Revised Codes Section X – New Technology
Computer-aided Detection and Notification of Cardiac Function
In new table XEZ, technology value R Computer-aided Detection and Notification of Cardiac Abnormalities using Vital Signs, was added to body part value Z None, and approach value X External, to capture the use of software that uses vital signs to aid in detection of cardiac abnormalities and notification of the results to clinicians. Section: X New Technology Body System: E Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions Operation: Z Other Procedures Body Part Approach Device/Substance/Technology Qualifier Z None X External R Computer-aided Detection and Notification of Cardiac Abnormalities using Vital Signs C New Technology Group 12 Computer-aided detection devices such...
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Article Overview
The article covers a new technology entry in ICD-10-PCS and the general function of computer-aided detection software that analyzes patient information to support identification of cardiac risk and notification to clinicians. It also provides context about an example of this technology.
Why This Topic Matters
The article offers context for understanding how a newly added technology category relates to software-supported cardiac monitoring and clinical notification.
What You Will Learn
- The general scope of the new technology entry discussed in the article.
- How computer-aided detection software is described in relation to cardiac risk and clinician notification.
- The role of patient information and artificial intelligence in the technology example.
- intended_audiences:
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders and coding professionals
- Healthcare professionals interested in medical coding and clinical technology
- Healthcare technology stakeholders
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