ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Radial Artery: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 031C includes procedures performed to bypass arterial segments in the upper arteries using grafts or conduits in the left radial artery. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a surgical bypass is performed to restore or improve blood flow around an occluded or diseased left radial artery. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 031C group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the procedure performed and determines appropriate case mix and payment.
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Radial Artery, Left Bypass Procedure Overview
This procedure group covers bypass operations involving the left radial artery and targets the upper arterial system. Procedures in this group reroute blood flow around obstructed or diseased arterial segments using grafts or conduits. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding is important because it documents the specific bypass performed on the upper arteries and supports appropriate inpatient reimbursement.
Code Attributes
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Section | Medical and Surgical |
| 3 | Body System | Upper Arteries |
| 1 | Operation | Bypass |
| C | Body Part | Radial Artery, Left |