5A1221JPerformance of Cardiac Output, Continuous, Automated

Extracorporeal or Systemic Assistance and Performance›Physiological Systems›Performance
  • Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-PCS 5A1221J
CMS Source: FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS dataset. Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027.FacebookXLinkedInPrint

5A1221J is a billable ICD-10-PCS procedure code for Performance of Cardiac Output, Continuous, Automated. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027). The root operation Performance involves completely taking over a physiological function by extracorporeal means. The Alphabetic Index lists this code under AutoPulse(R) Resuscitation System. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this procedure falls under Cardiac chest compression.

Code Identity

ICD-10-PCS Code
5A1221J
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Performance of Cardiac Output, Continuous, Automated
Short Description
Performance of Cardiac Output, Continuous, Automated
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
5A1

PCS Table Breakdown

Each ICD-10-PCS code is built from seven characters, each an axis of the procedure. Hover or tap the icons for the official CMS definitions.

PositionDesignationValueMeaning
1Section5Extracorporeal or Systemic Assistance and Performance
2Body SystemAPhysiological Systems
3Operation1Performance
4BodySystem2Cardiac
5Duration2Continuous
6Function1Output
7QualifierJAutomated

In the ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index

The FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index refers to 5A1221J as AutoPulse(R) Resuscitation System. These index entries lead to this code:

AutoPulse(R) Resuscitation System
Direct entry for this code
LUCAS(R) Chest Compression System
Direct entry for this code
Automated Chest Compression (ACC)
Direct entry for this code
Mechanical chest compression (mCPR)
Direct entry for this code
Chest compression (CPR), external, Mechanical
Direct entry for this code
Defibtech Automated Chest Compression (ACC) device
Direct entry for this code
Resuscitation, External chest compression, mechanical
Direct entry for this code
Lifeline ARM Automated Chest Compression (ACC) device
Direct entry for this code
Performance, Cardiac, Continuous, Output
Leads to this code's table

To code resuscitation of the mechanical external chest compression, open the FY 2027 ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index at Resuscitation, then the subterms External chest compression, mechanical. The entry lists 5A1221J directly as a complete, billable code.

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Clinical Classification (CCSR)

AHRQ groups this procedure code into these clinical categories.

ESA005
Cardiac chest compression
Clinical domain: Extracorporeal or Systemic Assistance and Performance

Code History

Replaces previously assigned code(s):
  • 5A1221Z — Performance of Cardiac Output, Continuous

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Questions About 5A1221J

Is 5A1221J a billable code?

Yes. This is a complete seven-character ICD-10-PCS code, specific enough to report Performance of Cardiac Output, Continuous, Automated on inpatient claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What is the ICD-10-PCS code for AutoPulse(R) Resuscitation System?

The ICD-10-PCS Alphabetic Index lists AutoPulse(R) Resuscitation System under code 5A1221J, Performance of Cardiac Output, Continuous, Automated, billable on inpatient claims in fiscal year 2027.

What do the characters in 5A1221J mean?

The code breaks down character by character: the 1st character 5 is the Section (Extracorporeal or Systemic Assistance and Performance); the 2nd character A is the Body System (Physiological Systems); the 3rd character 1 is the Operation (Performance); the 4th character 2 is the BodySystem (Cardiac); the 5th character 2 is the Duration (Continuous); the 6th character 1 is the Function (Output); the 7th character J is the Qualifier (Automated).