AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2026 Quarter 4; ICD-10-PCS New/Revised Codes Section X – New Technology

Insertion of Posterior Cervicothoracic Spinal Stabilization System

In table XRH, Insertion of Joints, device value N Carbon/PEEK Spinal Stabilization Device, was added to body part values 1 Cervical Vertebral Joint, 2 Cervical Vertebral Joints, 2 or more, 4 Cervicothoracic Vertebral Joint, and 6 Thoracic Vertebral Joint, and approach values 0 Open, 3 Percutaneous, and 4 Percutaneous Endoscopic. These additions will create codes that capture the insertion of a carbon/polyetheretherketone (PEEK) material based spinal stabilization device to immobilize the cervical and upper thoracic spine. Body Part Approach Device/Substance/Technology Qualifier 1 Cervical Vertebral Joint 2 Cervical Vertebral Joints, 2 or more 4 Cervicothoracic Vertebral Joint 6 Thoracic Vertebral...

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