ICD-10-PCS Code For Atrium Right: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 02R6 includes procedures performed to replace biological or synthetic material that physically takes the place and/or function of all or a portion of the right atrium in the heart and great vessels. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a patient undergoes replacement of the right atrium due to disease, damage, or dysfunction requiring partial or total atrial substitution. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 02R6 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy that determines appropriate case mix and payment.
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Atrium Right Replacement Procedure Overview
Procedures in this group involve replacing all or a portion of the right atrium using biological or synthetic materials and target the heart and great vessels. These operations restore or substitute the structure and/or function of the right atrium. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the specific root operation, body part, and materials used, which affect 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 |
| R | Operation | Replacement |
| 6 | Body Part | Atrium, Right |