AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2026 Quarter 4; ICD-10-PCS New/Revised Codes Section 0 – Medical and Surgical
Drainage Device using Active Clearance Technology
In table 0W9, Drainage of General Anatomical Regions, qualifier value 3 Active Mechanical Clearance, was added to body part values 9 Right Pleural Cavity, B Left Pleural Cavity, and C Mediastinum, for device value 0 Drainage Device, and approach values 0 Open, 3 Percutaneous, and 4 Percutaneous Endoscopic. These additions will allow the reporting of the use of active clearance technology in drainage devices of the mediastinum and pleural cavity. Body Part Approach Device Qualifier 9 Pleural Cavity, Right B Pleural Cavity, Left C Mediastinum 0 Open 3 Percutaneous 4 Percutaneous Endoscopic 0 Drainage Device 3 Active Mechanical Clearance...
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Article Overview
The article describes changes to ICD-10-PCS concerning drainage devices with active clearance technology and provides general context about the technology and its use in cardiothoracic care. It is relevant to readers tracking procedure-code updates and related clinical technology.
Why This Topic Matters
The update concerns how active clearance technology is represented in ICD-10-PCS for drainage procedures involving the pleural cavity and mediastinum.
What You Will Learn
- The general scope of the ICD-10-PCS update concerning active clearance technology in drainage devices.
- The anatomical areas and procedural approaches addressed by the update.
- Background on active tube clearance systems and their context in cardiothoracic care.
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Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Health information management professionals
- Healthcare professionals interested in cardiothoracic devices
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