AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2026 Quarter 4; ICD-10-PCS New/Revised Codes Section X – New Technology
Endovascular Restriction of Thoracic Aorta
In table X2V, Restriction of Cardiovascular System, device value H Branched Intraluminal Device, Integrated System with Innominate Branch, and body part value J Thoracic Aortic, Ascending and Arch, were added to approach value 3 Percutaneous. This addition captures the endovascular restriction of the thoracic aorta using an aortic arch branch device. Device value J Branched Intraluminal Device, Integrated System Extension, was added to the body part value W Descending Thoracic Aorta, and approach value 3 Percutaneous, to capture the additional deployment of a descending thoracic aorta extension. Body Part Approach Device/Substance/Technology Qualifier J Thoracic Aorta, Ascending and Arch W...
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Article Overview
The article discusses changes in the ICD-10-PCS table for thoracic aortic procedures and describes the related device configurations and procedural context. It is relevant to medical coding professionals and others who work with endovascular thoracic aortic procedures.
Why This Topic Matters
The update concerns how a particular endovascular procedure is represented in ICD-10-PCS, making it relevant to readers reviewing coding changes in cardiovascular procedures.
What You Will Learn
- Which ICD-10-PCS table elements are addressed in the update.
- The broad procedural context involving an aortic arch branch device and a descending aortic extension.
- How the article frames the related procedural coding example.
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Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding and documentation professionals
- Vascular and cardiovascular care professionals
Codes Discussed
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