AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2019 Issue 4; ICD-10-PCS NEW/REVISED CODES

Intestinal Bypass

In code table 0D1, Gastrointestinal System, Bypass, general body part values 8 Small Intestine and E Large Intestine, were added with applicable qualifier values including new general qualifier Small Intestine and new general qualifier Large Intestine. The change will enable accurate coding for bypass procedures where the physician cannot determine the specific anatomical site on the intestine, such as colostomy formation in patients with previous colon resection. Body PartQualifier8 Small Intestine 8 Small Intestine E Large Intestine E Large Intestine ...

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