AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2014 Issue 3; Ask the Editor
Hand-Assisted Laparoscopy Nephroureterectomy
A patient underwent a complete left nephroureterectomy. The kidney and proximal ureter were removed via “hand-assisted” laparoscopy and the distal ureter was removed from the bladder via an incision. What is the appropriate ICD-10-PCS code assignment for a left nephroureterectomy when two planned approaches are used to completely remove the ureter?
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