ICD-10-PCS Code For Right Ventricle: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 021K includes procedures performed to bypass the route of passage of cardiac blood flow in the right ventricle. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a surgical bypass of the right ventricle is performed to restore or reroute blood flow. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 021K group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the bypass procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.
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Right Ventricle Bypass Procedure Overview
Procedures in this group involve bypassing or altering the route of passage of blood flow in the right ventricle of the heart and great vessels. These operations target the Heart and Great Vessels body system and specifically the right ventricle, typically using grafts or conduits to establish an alternate pathway. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific bypass operation performed and supports appropriate case mix and payment.
Code Attributes
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Section | Medical and Surgical |
| 2 | Body System | Heart and Great Vessels |
| 1 | Operation | Bypass |
| K | Body Part | Ventricle, Right |