AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2026 Quarter 1; Section 0 - Medical and Surgical
Extraction of Omentum and Mesentery
A patient with stage IVB endometrial cancer presented for hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, and mesenteric tumor debulking via SONOPET® ultrasonic surgical aspiration. A midline incision was made from the pubic symphysis to the umbilicus. Following sharp and blunt dissection a modified radical hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy were performed. The SONOPET® ultrasonic aspirator was then used to aspirate the small bowel mesenteric tumor. The procedure was completed, and the abdomen was closed. What is the correct ICD-10-PCS code for the use of a cavitron ultrasonic surgical aspirator to debulk the mesenteric tumor? ...
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Article Overview
This premium coding article focuses on an ICD-10-PCS table update in the gastrointestinal system and discusses how the change relates to extraction procedures involving the omentum and mesentery. It is aimed at coding professionals who need to understand the scope of the update and how a sample operative scenario fits within the revised code structure. The article includes a brief clinical example and a code assignment question tied to the update.
Why This Topic Matters
Updates to ICD-10-PCS tables can change how specific operative procedures are represented in code selection. Understanding these revisions helps coding staff align procedure documentation with the current code set.
What You Will Learn
- Which ICD-10-PCS table was updated
- How the update relates to extraction procedures in the gastrointestinal system
- The general context for a mesenteric tumor debulking scenario
- How a sample operative case is connected to the table revision
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Compliance staff
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
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