AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2026 Quarter 4; ICD-10-PCS New/Revised Codes Section X – New Technology
Introduction of Vancomycin-Eluting Bone Void Filler
In table XW0, Introduction of Anatomical Regions, substance value B Vancomycin-eluting Bone Void Filler, was added to body part value V Bones, and approach value 0 Open, to report the introduction of vancomycin-eluting bone void fillers. Body Part Approach Device/Substance/Technology Qualifier V Bones 0 Open B Vancomycin-eluting Bone Void Filler C New Technology Group 12 One example is CERAMENT® V paste. It consists of hydroxyapatite and calcium sulfate and elutes the antibiotic vancomycin to treat osteomyelitis at the site of defects caused by the excision of necrotic bone. ...
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Article Overview
The article describes a change involving an anatomical-region table in ICD-10-PCS and provides a brief product example. It may be relevant to professionals who monitor updates to procedural coding and related medical technologies.
Why This Topic Matters
Awareness of code-set updates can help coding professionals identify changes relevant to their work and determine whether further review is needed.
What You Will Learn
- The general scope of the ICD-10-PCS change discussed.
- The type of medical technology addressed by the article.
- The context in which the article presents a product example.
- intended_audiences
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Health information management professionals
- Coding and compliance professionals
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