AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2024 Issue 4; ICD-10-PCS New/Revised Codes Section X – New Technology

Vancomycin Hydrochloride and Tobramycin Sulfate Anti-Infective, Temporary Irrigation Spacer System

In table XW0, Introduction of Anatomical Regions, body part value U Joints was added with device value G Vancomycin Hydrochloride and Tobramycin Sulfate Anti-Infective, Temporary Irrigation Spacer System, to describe the insertion of a temporary joint spacer system following removal of an infected hip or knee joint prosthesis.Body Part Approach Device/Substance/Technology Qualifier U Joints 0 Open G Vancomycin Hydrochloride and Tobramycin Sulfate Anti-Infective, Temporary Irrigation Spacer System A New Technology Group 10 The VT-X7 spacer device treats periprosthetic joint infections with vancomycin and tobramycin. After the infected prosthetic joint implant is removed and the area is debrided, the...

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