The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is a standardized system used to classify procedures performed in inpatient healthcare settings. It is used for reporting purposes, such as billing and reimbursement, and for tracking healthcare trends and outcomes. Recently, nine new introduction codes were added to the ICD-10-PCS system. In this guide, we will discuss the new introduction codes and their significance.
Introduction codes are used to indicate the start of a procedure and provide information on the approach, technique, device, and substance used. The new introduction codes added to ICD-10-PCS are as follows:
- 0Y2: Introduction of Intravascular Embolic Material into Peripheral Artery or Arteries, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
This code is used to report the insertion of embolic material into a peripheral artery or arteries for diagnostic purposes using a percutaneous approach. It is typically used to detect blood clots or other obstructions in the arteries.
- 0Y3: Introduction of Intravascular Embolic Material into Peripheral Artery or Arteries, Percutaneous Approach, Therapeutic
This code is used to report the insertion of embolic material into a peripheral artery or arteries for therapeutic purposes using a percutaneous approach. This procedure is typically used to treat blood clots or other obstructions in the arteries.
- 0Y4: Introduction of Intravascular Embolic Material into Peripheral Vein or Veins, Percutaneous Approach, Diagnostic
This code is used to report the insertion of embolic material into a peripheral vein or veins for diagnostic purposes using a percutaneous approach. This procedure is typically used to detect blood clots or other obstructions in the veins.
- 0Y5: Introduction of Intravascular Embolic Material into Peripheral Vein or Veins, Percutaneous Approach, Therapeutic
This code is used to report the insertion of embolic material into a peripheral vein or veins for therapeutic purposes using a percutaneous approach. This procedure is typically used to treat blood clots or other obstructions in the veins.
- 0Y6: Introduction of Radiopharmaceutical into Tissue, Percutaneous Approach
This code is used to report the introduction of a radiopharmaceutical into tissue using a percutaneous approach. This procedure is typically used for diagnostic purposes, such as in the detection of cancer or other diseases.
- 0Y7: Introduction of Contrast Material into Lower Urinary Tract, Percutaneous Approach
This code is used to report the introduction of contrast material into the lower urinary tract using a percutaneous approach. This procedure is typically used for diagnostic purposes, such as in the detection of urinary tract abnormalities or diseases.
- 0Y8: Introduction of Contrast Material into Upper Gastrointestinal Tract, Percutaneous Approach
This code is used to report the introduction of contrast material into the upper gastrointestinal tract using a percutaneous approach. This procedure is typically used for diagnostic purposes, such as in the detection of gastrointestinal abnormalities or diseases.
- 0Y9: Introduction of Contrast Material into Lower Gastrointestinal Tract, Percutaneous Approach
This code is used to report the introduction of contrast material into the lower gastrointestinal tract using a percutaneous approach. This procedure is typically used for diagnostic purposes, such as in the detection of gastrointestinal abnormalities or diseases.
- XW0: Introduction of Biologic Substance into Genitourinary Tract, Percutaneous Approach
This code is used to report the introduction of a biologic substance into the genitourinary tract using a percutaneous approach.