AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2021 Issue 4; ICD-10-PCS New/Revised Codes

Endoscopic Division of Tongue, Palate and Pharynx Muscle

In Table 0K8, Division of Muscles, the approach values 7 Via Natural or Artificial Opening and 8 Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic, have been added to the body part value 4 Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle. The change will allow the identification of procedures such as the stapling of Zenker’s diverticulum via a transorifice or transorifice endoscopic approach as shown below. Body Part Approach Device Qualifier 4 Tongue, Palate, Pharynx Muscle 0 Open 3 Percutaneous 4 Percutaneous Endoscopic 7 Via Natural or Artificial Opening 8 Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic Z No Device Z No Qualifier ...

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