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AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2020 Issue 4; New/Revised ICD-10-CM Codes
Transvaginal Drainage of Pelvis
In table 0W9, Anatomical Regions, Drainage, for the body part value Pelvic Cavity, the following approach values were added: 7 Via Natural or Artificial Opening and 8 Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic.
This change enables the identification of pelvic drainage performed using a transvaginal approach.
Body Part
Approach
J Pelvic Cavity
7 Via Natural or Artificial Opening
8 Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
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