2024 ICD 10 CM and PCS updates and quiz

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 Updates to ICD-10-PCS Codes for 2024

 

1. New Codes: 78 new ICD-10-PCS codes added, including five new tables in Section X (New Technology).

2. New Technology: 40 codes for new technology, e.g., ultrasound ablation of renal sympathetic nerve(s) and fusion of ankle/tarsal joints using open-truss internal fixation device.

3. Guideline Changes:

   - Guideline B5.2b renamed and expanded to include hand-assistance and exteriorization of body structures.

   - Parenthetical examples removed from guideline B6.1a.

4. Other Updates:

   - New codes in the Medical and Surgical section for insertion, removal, and revision of short-term external heart systems.

   - Three new codes in Medical and Surgical-related sections for extracorporeal/systemic assistance with intubated prone positioning.

   - Ten codes for fluorescence-guided surgery using CYTALUX® (Pafolacianine).

 

 

 

### Questions and Answers

 

Question 1: Which body part is added in Extravascular Implantable Defibrillator Lead?  

(a) Diaphragm  

(b) Heart  

(c) Chest  

(d) Mediastinum  

 

Answer: (d) Mediastinum  

Rationale: Extravascular implantable defibrillator leads are placed in the mediastinum.

 

 

 

Question 2: What is the ICD-10-PCS code for Bypass Right Femoral Artery using Conduit through Popliteal Artery?  

(a) X2KH3D9 – Bypass Right Femoral Artery using Conduit through Popliteal Artery with Open Approach  

(b) X2KH3E9 – Bypass Right Femoral Artery using Conduit through Popliteal Artery with Percutaneous Approach  

(c) X2KH8E9 – Bypass Right Femoral Artery using Endograft through Popliteal Artery  

(d) X2KH4E9 – Bypass Right Femoral Artery using Conduit through Popliteal Artery with Robotic Approach  

 

Answer: (a) X2KH3D9  

Rationale: X2KH3D9 matches the exact procedure described.

 

 

 

Question 3: What is the ICD-10-PCS code for Insertion of Chamber Leadless Pacemaker in Right Ventricle?  

(a) X2H64V9 – Insertion of Chamber Leadless Pacemaker in Right Ventricle with Open Approach  

(b) X2H63V9 – Insertion of Chamber Leadless Pacemaker in Right Ventricle with Percutaneous Approach  

(c) X2HK3V9 – Insertion of Chamber Leadless Pacemaker in Right Ventricle with Robotic Approach  

(d) X2H65V9 – Insertion of Chamber Leadless Pacemaker in Right Ventricle with Other Approach  

 

Answer: (a) X2H64V9  

Rationale: X2H64V9 matches the exact procedure described.

 

 

 

Question 4: Which body part is added in Root Operation Reposition?  

(a) Pharynx  

(b) Trachea  

(c) Bronchi  

(d) Larynx  

 

 Answer : (d) Larynx  

 Rationale : The larynx is the body part added for the Reposition root operation.

 

 

 

 Question 5 : What is the correct code for Insertion of Magnetic Lengthening Device in the Upper Esophagus?  

(a) 0DH17JZ – Insertion of Magnetic Lengthening Device in the Upper Esophagus with Open Approach  

(b) 0DH10JZ – Insertion of Magnetic Lengthening Device in the Upper Esophagus with Percutaneous Approach  

(c) 0DH27JZ – Insertion of Magnetic Lengthening Device in the Upper Esophagus with Robotic Approach  

(d) 0DH18JZ – Insertion of Magnetic Lengthening Device in the Upper Esophagus with Other Approach  

 

 Answer : (a) 0DH17JZ  

 Rationale : 0DH17JZ matches the exact procedure described.

 


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