ICD-10-PCS Code For Femoral Artery, Left: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group 041L includes procedures performed to bypass diseased or occluded arterial segments in the left femoral artery. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a surgical bypass is created to restore blood flow around an obstruction or damaged portion of the left femoral artery. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS 041L group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific bypass procedure performed and supports clinical documentation accuracy.
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Femoral Artery, Left Bypass Procedure Overview
This code group covers bypass procedures performed on the left femoral artery, a major vessel in the lower arterial system. Procedures in this group alter the route of blood flow by creating an alternate pathway around a diseased or occluded arterial segment. Accurate coding of these bypass operations is important for inpatient reimbursement because it documents the complexity of vascular reconstruction and supports appropriate case mix assignment.
Code Attributes
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Section | Medical and Surgical |
| 4 | Body System | Lower Arteries |
| 1 | Operation | Bypass |
| L | Body Part | Femoral Artery, Left |