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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Article Overview
The article describes additions to an ICD-10-PCS table for spinal stabilization device insertion across specified spinal regions and procedural approaches. It also provides general context about a cervicothoracic stabilization system and its material and imaging characteristics. The content is relevant to readers tracking PCS updates and spinal procedure coding.
Why This Topic Matters
The update concerns how a particular device technology is represented in PCS for procedures involving the cervical and upper thoracic spine, making it relevant to coding professionals who monitor changes to the code set.
What You Will Learn
- Which spinal regions and procedural approaches are covered by the table update.
- How the article characterizes the device technology addressed in the update.
- What general clinical and material context is provided for a cervicothoracic stabilization system.
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Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Health information management professionals
- Coding auditors
- Spine care professionals
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