When using the root operation Fusion, there are very specific rules regarding how the device character (sixth
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- When using the root operation Fusion, there are very specific rules regarding how the device character (sixth character) is assigned. Use the list of devices listed in the ICD-10-PCS book (listed below) for character 6 to complete the table that follows:
An Interbody Fusion Device
4 Internal Fixation Device
5 External Fixation Device
7 Autologous Tissue Substitute
J Synthetic Substitute
K No autologous Tissue Substitute
Z No device
Complete the following table:
Device Used to Render the Joint Immobile | ICD-10-PCS Device (Character 6) |
Interbody fusion device alone | |
Interbody fusion device with bone graft | |
Bone graft taken from patient | |
Bone graft taken from bone bank | |
Bone graft taken from patient and a donor | |
Bone graft taken from a donor mixed with synthetic binders |
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ISBN: 978-0321986498
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Authors: Richard D. De Veaux, Paul D. Velleman, David E. Bock
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