AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2015 Issue 3; Ask the Editor

Subdural Evacuation Portal System (SEPS) Placement

The patient presented with a subdural hematoma, which was successfully treated by placement of a subdural evacuation portal system (SEPS). During the placement of the drainage device, a burr hole was created and the SEPS drain bolt was then anchored in the bone. In ICD-10-PCS, what would be the approach value, “percutaneous” or “open?”  ...

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