ICD-10-PCS adds new codes for 2014

ICD-10-PCS adds new codes for 2014

ICD-10-PCS adds new codes for 2014

The ICD-10-PCS codes for 2014 are now available on the CMS website. CMS also posted the 2014 ICD-10-PCS guidelines and an ICD-10-PCS reference manual.

You will find four new codes under new technology application, valid October 1, 2013

• 08H005Z, insertion of epiretinal visual prosthesis into right eye, open approach
• 08H105Z, insertion of epiretinal visual prosthesis into left eye, open approach
• 30280B1, transfusion of nonautologous  4-factor prothrombin complex concentrate into vein, open approach
• 30283B1, transfusion of nonautologous  4-factor prothrombin complex concentrate into vein, percutaneous approach

The update also includes three new codes added and three codes deleted, to correct body part value for temporary  occlusion of abdominal aorta.

The new codes are:

• 04V00DJ , restriction of abdominal aorta with intraluminal device, temporary, open approach
• 04V03DJ, restriction of abdominal aorta with intraluminal device, temporary, percutaneous approach
• 04V04DJ
• restriction of abdominal aorta with intraluminal device, temporary, percutaneous endoscopic approach

These three codes were deleted:

• 02VW0DJ, restriction of thoracic aorta with intraluminal device, temporary, open approach
• 02VW3DJ,  restriction of thoracic aorta with intraluminal device, temporary, percutaneous approach
• 02VW4DJ, restriction of thoracic aorta with intraluminal device, temporary, percutaneous endoscopic approach

In addition, the section title for the Radiation Oncology section was revised to Radiation Therapy. No code titles were changed.