Coding Clinic Commentary for ICD-10-CM/PCS Update Q2 2022: Temporary-Permanent Pacemaker Placement

By Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS|2022-06-29T19:45:55-04:00June 29th, 2022|Coders' Corner|2 Comments

Coding Clinic for Q2 2022 includes guidance on coding placement and subsequent removal of a temporary-permanent pacemaker. Join Libman Education’s Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS, for this brief discussion.

ICD-10-PCS: Cardiac Procedure Coding
Learn to code advanced cardiac procedures with the unique perspective and expertise offered by nationally recognized ICD-10-PCS coding expert Lynn Kuehn! ICD-10-PCS: Cardiac Procedure Coding enables coders to visualize and understand complicated 3-D cardiac structures and then accurately and completely code the intricate surgical procedures performed. Learn more here.

About the Author: Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS

Faye Kelly is a broadly experienced HIM professional and trainer. Having worked in a hospital setting for over 30 years including as an HIM Director with oversight of Coding and CDI, Faye now applies her extensive knowledge of the HIM function to write, develop and lead focused training for coders, CDI professionals, physicians, and nurses on outpatient and inpatient coding; case mix index; reimbursement systems including DRGs, MS-DRGs, and APR-DRGs; and coding credential preparatory courses for the CCA and CPC. Faye is a reviewer and author for several Libman Education courses and provides mentoring for credential candidates pursuing their CCS.

2 Comments

Tricia June 2, 2023 at 10:17 am

We see temporary pacemakers inserted during CABG’s with removal on the floor within a few days. Most of the time it seems they are inserted in case it is needed post op. Since they are leaving the operative suite with these inserted, should we be picking these up even though they are rarely actually used for pacing?
- Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA June 7, 2023 at 7:44 pm
  
  Thanks for your question. We have no guidance on this question but I have not been coding the insertion or removal of temporary pacing wires that are not actually used to perform pacing. I hope that helps.

Comments are closed.

Coding Clinic Commentary for ICD-10-CM/PCS Update Q2 2022: Temporary-Permanent Pacemaker Placement