AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2021 Quarter 4; ICD-10-PCS New/Revised Codes
Section 3 – Administration
Transfusion In the Administration Section, Table 302 , Circulatory Body System, Transfusion, the approach value 0 Open, has been deleted for body systems 3 Peripheral Vein, 4 Central Vein and 8 Vein. The open approach is considered clinically invalid because a cutdown for venous access is classified as a percutaneous approach. This change results in the deletion of 87 codes. Nonautologous Pathogen Reduced Cryoprecipitated Fibrinogen Complex In Table 302 , Circulatory Body System, Transfusion, new substance value D Pathogen Reduced Cryoprecipitated Fibrinogen Complex, was created to identify this service as shown below. Body System/Region Approach Substance Qualifier 3 Peripheral Vein 4...
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Article Overview
This article covers ICD-10-PCS administration section updates for a set of transfusion, introduction, and irrigation entries. It explains the scope of table-level and code-title revisions, along with newly added values and related terminology changes. The content is intended for coding professionals who need to understand how the administration section was updated for a specific release year.
Why This Topic Matters
Administration table changes can alter how procedures are represented in ICD-10-PCS and may affect code selection, documentation review, and consistency across coding workflows. This article helps readers identify which portions of the administration section were revised and where new or updated terminology was introduced.
Article Sections
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Transfusion
Covers changes in the transfusion table affecting body system and approach values, including a deleted approach option and the resulting impact on the code set.
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Nonautologous Pathogen Reduced Cryoprecipitated Fibrinogen Complex
Describes a newly created substance value in the transfusion table and discusses the general clinical context for the related product type.
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Antineoplastic Monoclonal Antibody
Summarizes revisions to code titles in the introduction table for entries involving a monoclonal antibody qualifier, including an example of the wording change.
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Laparoscopic Irrigation of Peritoneal Cavity
Explains an added approach value in the irrigation table for the peritoneal cavity and notes the general procedural category it supports.
What You Will Learn
- How administration section table updates are organized in ICD-10-PCS
- Which table areas received deleted, added, or revised values
- The types of procedure categories affected by the updates
- How code-title clarifications may be reflected without changing the underlying code
- What general kinds of documentation changes are associated with administration section revisions
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation improvement specialists
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
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