ICD-10-PCS 6A1 Extracorporeal or Systemic Therapies: Physiological Systems Decompression
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Decompression (code 6A1) refers to the reduction or relief of pressure in a physiological system. It is classified under Extracorporeal or Systemic Therapies, focusing on therapies that affect body systems rather than specific anatomical sites.
This root operation involves techniques to alleviate pressure within a system, which is crucial in managing conditions caused by pressure buildup. For example, the codes 6A150ZZ and 6A151ZZ describe decompression of the Circulatory system, either targeting a Single area or Multiple areas, respectively. These codes capture interventions aimed at improving blood flow or relieving vascular pressure through extracorporeal methods. Understanding and applying ICD-10-PCS decompression codes in the context of systemic therapies helps ensure accurate reporting of treatments designed to restore normal physiological function by reducing harmful pressure within body systems.
List of ICD-10-PCS codes used to specify 6A1 - Decompression (extracorporeal elimination of undissolved gas from body fluids). There are a total of 3 procedure codes in this section.
