Version 2024
Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Procedure Code XXE97U7

Measurement of Infection, Nasopharyngeal Fluid SARS-CoV-2 Polymerase Chain Reaction, New Technology Group 7

ICD-10-PCS Code:
XXE97U7
ICD-10-PCS Code for:
Measurement of Nasophrn Fluid SARS-CoV-2 PCR, New Tech 7
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
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XXE97U7 is a billable procedure code used to specify the performance of measurement of infection, nasopharyngeal fluid sars-cov-2 polymerase chain reaction, new technology group 7. The code is valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

XXE97U7 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 new technology section and is part of the physiological systems body system, classified under measurement operation. The applicable bodypart for this procedure code is nose.

Position Designation Character Label Procedures Notes
1 Section X New Technology
2 Body System X Physiological Systems
3 Operation E Measurement

Involves:
Determining the level of a physiological or physical function at a point in time

4 BodyPart 9 Nose  
5 Approach 7 Via Natural or Artificial Opening

Involves:
Entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach the site of the procedure

6 Device/Substance/Technology U Infection, Nasopharyngeal Fluid SARS-CoV-2 Polymerase Chain Reaction
7 Qualifier 7 New Technology Group 7

Clinical Classification

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.