AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2026 Quarter 4; ICD-10-PCS New/Revised Codes Section X – New Technology
Restriction of Thoracic Aortic Arch using a Branched Intraluminal Device with Conical Collar
In table X2V, Restriction of Cardiovascular System, device value K Branched Intraluminal Device, with Conical Collar, and body part value X Thoracic Aorta, Arch, were added to the approach value 0 Open, to capture restriction using a branched intraluminal device with conical collar. Body Part Approach Device/Substance/Technology Qualifier X Thoracic Aorta, Arch 0 Open K Branched Intraluminal Device, with Conical Collar C New Technology Group 12 For example, the Arcevo™ Left Subclavian Artery Hybrid Stent Graft System, is used to treat dissection and aneurysm involving the aortic arch and descending thoracic aorta, with or without involvement of the ascending...
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Article Overview
The article discusses an ICD-10-PCS update concerning the thoracic aortic arch, describes the general clinical context for a branched intraluminal device with a conical collar, and references a separate procedure involving the proximal aortic arch. It may be relevant to professionals reviewing cardiovascular procedure coding and ICD-10-PCS table changes.
Why This Topic Matters
The content connects an ICD-10-PCS table update with a cardiovascular procedure scenario, helping coding professionals identify the scope of the change and related procedure topics.
What You Will Learn
- Which ICD-10-PCS table and cardiovascular body-part area are addressed.
- The general clinical context presented for a branched intraluminal device with a conical collar.
- How the article relates the topic to a separate proximal aortic arch procedure.
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Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Clinical documentation and coding professionals
- Health information management professionals
- Cardiovascular and cardiothoracic coding reviewers
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