ICD-10-PCS Code For Left Shoulder: Procedure Code Group Overview
The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) code group BP29 includes procedures performed to capture and computer-reformat multiplanar images of the left shoulder. These ICD-10-PCS codes are used for inpatient documentation when a computed tomography scan with reformatted images is performed to evaluate non-axial upper bone structures of the left shoulder. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-PCS BP29 group is essential for proper inpatient reimbursement, as it captures the specific imaging operation performed and the exact anatomical site examined.
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Left Shoulder Computerized Tomography Procedure Overview
This procedure group includes computerized tomography scans of the left shoulder, targeting the non-axial upper bones. These procedures involve computer reformatted multiplanar images developed from multiple exposures of external ionizing radiation to evaluate bony and periarticular structures. Accurate ICD-10-PCS coding of these imaging procedures supports correct inpatient documentation and reimbursement by reflecting the specific operation and body part examined.
Code Attributes
| Character | ICD-10-PCS Category | Code Group Details |
|---|---|---|
| B | Section | Imaging |
| P | Body System | Non-Axial Upper Bones |
| 2 | Operation | Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) |
| 9 | Body Part | Shoulder, Left |