AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2024 Issue 4; ICD-10-PCS New/Revised Codes Section X – New Technology

Fixation of Lumbar Facet Joint

In table XRG Fusion of Joints, device value E Facet Joint Fusion Device, Paired Titanium Cages, was added to body part values A Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint, B Lumbar Vertebral Joint, C Lumbar Vertebral Joints, 2 or more, and D Lumbosacral Joint, to capture lumbar facet joint fusion via insertion of paired titanium cages.Body Part Approach Device/Substance/Technology Qualifier A Thoracolumbar Vertebral Joint B Lumbar Vertebral Joint C Lumbar Vertebral Joints, 2 or more D Lumbosacral Joint 0 Open E Facet Joint Fusion Device, Paired Titanium Cages A New Technology Group 10 For example, the Facet FiXation Device (FFX®)...

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