ICD-10-PCS Code For Pulmonary Artery, Right: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 021Q includes procedures performed to bypass blood flow in the pulmonary artery, right. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a surgical bypass is created to reroute pulmonary arterial flow around an obstruction, stenosis, or damaged segment of the right pulmonary artery. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 021Q group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.
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Pulmonary Artery, Right Bypass Procedure Overview
This procedure group includes bypass operations performed on the right pulmonary artery within the heart and great vessels system. Procedures involve creating an alternative route for blood flow around an obstruction or damaged segment of the right pulmonary artery. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these bypass procedures ensures inpatient records reflect the surgical intent and supports appropriate reimbursement and case mix assignment.
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 |
| Q | Body Part | Pulmonary Artery, Right |