AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2022 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-PCS Codes Section X – New Technology

Implantation of Paired Vagus Nerve Stimulator Using an External Controller

Code X0HQ3R8, Insertion of neurostimulator lead with paired stimulation system into vagus nerve, percutaneous approach, new technology group 8, was created in table X0H, Insertion of Nervous System, to describe paired vagus nerve stimulation using an external controller.Section: X New Technology Body System: 0 Nervous System Operation: H Insertion Body Part Approach Device/Substance/ Technology Qualifier   Q Vagus Nerve 3 Percutaneous R Neurostimulator Lead with Paired Stimulation System 8 New Technology Group 8   Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a type of neuromodulation that alters the activity of brain cells. Paired VNS therapy is used for stroke rehabilitation...

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