ICD-10-PCS codes are used to classify procedures performed in healthcare settings, including hospitals and other inpatient facilities. Over time, certain codes may become obsolete or unnecessary due to changes in medical practice or advances in technology. As a result, the ICD-10-PCS code set is periodically updated to remove codes that are no longer relevant or necessary.
The deleted ICD-10-PCS codes for 2023 include codes that are no longer in use due to changes in medical practice, advances in technology, or other reasons. These codes have been removed from the ICD-10-PCS code set to ensure that the code set remains current and relevant to the needs of healthcare providers.
Some of the deleted ICD-10-PCS codes for 2023 include:
- Dilation of Right Ventricle, Open Approach
This code was deleted because it is no longer used in medical practice. Instead, procedures to treat right ventricle dilation are now performed using alternative methods.
- Implantation of Cochlear Implant, Percutaneous Approach
This code was deleted because it is redundant with other codes that cover the same procedure. As a result, it is no longer necessary to have a separate code for this approach.
- Creation of Neovagina, Via Laparotomy
This code was deleted because it is no longer used in medical practice. Instead, other approaches are now used to create a neovagina.
- Revision of Lumbar Spinal Fusion Device, Open Approach
This code was deleted because it is redundant with other codes that cover the same procedure. As a result, it is no longer necessary to have a separate code for this approach.
- Removal of Contraceptive Intrauterine Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic Approach
This code was deleted because it is redundant with other codes that cover the same procedure. As a result, it is no longer necessary to have a separate code for this approach.
- Ablation of Aortic Valve, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic Approach
This code was deleted because it is no longer used in medical practice. Instead, other approaches are now used to perform this procedure.
- Insertion of Gastrointestinal Electrical Stimulation Device, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic Approach
This code was deleted because it is redundant with other codes that cover the same procedure. As a result, it is no longer necessary to have a separate code for this approach.
- Creation of Colostomy, Via Laparotomy
This code was deleted because it is redundant with other codes that cover the same procedure. As a result, it is no longer necessary to have a separate code for this approach.
- Insertion of Vascular Embolization Device, Percutaneous Approach
This code was deleted because it is no longer used in medical practice. Instead, other approaches are now used to insert vascular embolization devices.
- Removal of Spinal Cord Stimulator Electrode, Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic Approach
This code was deleted because it is redundant with other codes that cover the same procedure. As a result, it is no longer necessary to have a separate code for this approach.
These deleted ICD-10-PCS codes are just a few examples of codes that are no longer in use or are redundant with other codes in the code set. By removing these codes, the ICD-10-PCS code set remains current and relevant to the needs of healthcare providers. However, it is important for healthcare providers to stay up-to-date on changes to the code set to ensure that they are using the correct codes to report procedures performed.