AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2025 Issue 1; Section 0 - Medical and Surgical

Mechanical Cervical Ripening for Labor Induction

In table 0U7, Dilation of Female Reproductive System, the qualifier value J Temporary, was added to body part value C Cervix, for the approach value 7 Via Natural or Artificial Opening, and the device value D Intraluminal Device. This addition enables the reporting of the placement of temporary mechanical dilators such as balloon catheters, laminaria, and rods that are left in the cervix to gradually dilate it in preparation for a procedure. The device is usually removed within 24 hours or less.Body Part Approach Device Qualifier C Cervix 7 Via Natural or Artificial Opening D Intraluminal Device J...

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