2024 ICD-10-CM Procedure Code 3E1U48X
Irrigation of Joints using Irrigating Substance, Percutaneous Endoscopic Approach, Diagnostic
- ICD-10-PCS Code:
- 3E1U48X
- ICD-10-PCS Code for:
- Irrigation of Joint using Irrigat, Perc Endo Approach, Diagn
- Is Billable?
- Yes - Valid for Submission
- Code Navigator:
3E1U48X is a billable procedure code used to specify the performance of irrigation of joints using irrigating substance, percutaneous endoscopic approach, diagnostic. The code is valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
3E1U48X PCS Table
In an PCS table each code is represented by up seven alphanumeric characters, with each character in the table respresenting different aspects of the procedure. In the table provided below, each row represents an individual character and includes information about the character's position, designation, label, and procedure notes. For this PCS table the procedure code is in the administration section and is part of the physiological systems and anatomical regions body system, classified under irrigation operation. The applicable bodysystem/region for this procedure code is joints.
| Position | Designation | Character | Label | Procedures Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section | 3 | Administration | |
| 2 | Body System | E | Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions | |
| 3 | Operation | 1 | Irrigation | Involves: |
| 4 | BodySystem/Region | U | Joints | |
| 5 | Approach | 4 | Percutaneous Endoscopic | Involves: |
| 6 | Substance | 8 | Irrigating Substance | |
| 7 | Qualifier | X | Diagnostic |
Replacement Code
3E1U48X replaces the following previously assigned ICD-10-PCS code(s):
- 3E1U38X - Irrigation of Joints using Irrigat, Perc Approach, Diagn
- 3E1U38X - Irrigation of Joints using Irrigat, Perc Approach, Diagn
- 3E1U38X - Irrigation of Joints using Irrigat, Perc Approach, Diagn
- 3E1U38X - Irrigation of Joints using Irrigat, Perc Approach, Diagn
- 3E1U38X - Irrigation of Joints using Irrigat, Perc Approach, Diagn
Clinical Classification
Clinical Category is Irrigation (diagnostic and therapeutic)
- CCSR Category Code: ADM018
- Clinical Domain is Administration of Therapeutic Substances - ADM contains 22 categories that include procedures associated with the administration of therapeutic substances, such as the transfusion of blood and blood products, vaccinations, and chemotherapy.
Other ICD-10-PCS Codes Used for Irrigation Joints
What is ICD-10-PCS?
The ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is a catalog of procedural codes used by medical professionals for hospital inpatient healthcare settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates. The 2024 ICD-10-PCS codes are to be used for discharges occurring from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Each ICD-10-PCS code has a structure of seven alphanumeric characters and contains no decimals. The first character defines the major "section". Depending on the "section" the second through seventh characters mean different things.