AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2018 Quarter 4; New/Revised ICD-10-PCS Codes
Uterus Transplant
In code table 0UY, Female Reproductive System, Transplantation, the body part value Uterus was added to enable coding of uterus transplant procedures. Root Operation Body Part Transplantation 9 Uterus Uterine factor infertility refers to infertility resulting from either an abnormality of the uterus, or a complete lack of uterus. It is estimated to affect thousands of women worldwide and can be caused by congenital Müllerian malformations, such as in the Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Hauser (MRKH) syndrome. However, it is more commonly acquired as in the cases of women suffering from Asherman’s syndrome, pregnancy interfering myomas...
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Article Overview
This premium article covers a coding change in the ICD-10-PCS transplantation table for the female reproductive system, along with a brief clinical overview of uterine factor infertility and uterus transplant procedures. It is useful for coders, CDI professionals, and clinicians who need to understand the scope of the update and the medical context behind it.
Why This Topic Matters
Uterus transplantation is a specialized and uncommon procedure, so coding references for it may be easy to overlook. This article helps readers identify the relevant coding update and understand the medical terminology and clinical setting associated with the procedure.
Article Sections
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ICD-10-PCS coding update
A coding table update for the female reproductive system transplantation category is described, including the added body part value. The section focuses on the structure of the change rather than detailed coding logic.
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Clinical background on uterine factor infertility
This section summarizes causes and general clinical context for infertility related to uterine abnormalities or absence of the uterus. It provides background terminology used in the article.
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Overview of uterus transplant
A brief description of the surgical procedure and its broad clinical setting is provided. The section also notes the rarity of reported human cases worldwide.
What You Will Learn
- The coding area affected by the uterus transplantation update
- The clinical background associated with uterine factor infertility
- The general purpose and context of uterus transplant procedures
- Why this procedure may be relevant to coding and documentation review
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation integrity professionals
- Healthcare providers
- Revenue cycle staff
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