AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2021 Issue 4; Section X-New Technology

Pharyngeal Electrical Stimulation

In new code Table XWH, Anatomical Regions, Insertion, Device/Substance/ Technology value Q Neurostimulator Lead was added as shown below. The new code identifies the use of electrical pulses to stimulate sensory nerves in the oropharynx. The procedure is used to treat neurogenic dysphagia in adult patients with a tracheostomy when weaned from mechanical ventilation or from non-progressive neurogenic dysphagia (e.g. from stroke, traumatic brain injury, critical illness polyneuropathy, Guillain-Barre syndrome). Body Part Approach Device/ Substance/ Technology Qualifier D Mouth and Pharynx 7 Via Natural or Artificial Opening Q Neurostimulator Lead 7 New Technology Group 7 Phagenyx® uses electrical...

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