ICD-10-PCS XNR New Technology: Bones Replacement
The ICD-10-PCS root operation Replacement (code XNR) in the New Technology section involves substituting a body part with a synthetic or prosthetic material. This operation specifically pertains to procedures where a bone or skeletal part is replaced to restore function or structure.
The provided examples illustrate the precise application of these codes: an Open Approach replacement of the Skull using an Ultrasound Penetrable Synthetic Substitute (code XNR80D9), and replacement of the Right and Left Tarsal bones with a Talar Prosthesis Synthetic Substitute (codes XNRL099 and XNRM099, respectively). These detailed codes help document advanced surgical procedures utilizing new technology for bones, ensuring accurate classification of innovative interventions in the ICD-10-PCS system.
List of ICD-10-PCS codes used to specify XNR - Replacement (putting in or on biological or synthetic material that physically takes the placeand/or function of all or a portion of a body part). There are a total of 4 procedure codes in this section.
XNR - New Technology, Bones, Replacement
XNR80D9 - Replacement of Skull with Ultrasound Penetrable Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach, New Technology Group 9
XNRL099 - Replacement of Right Tarsal with Talar Prosthesis Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach, New Technology Group 9
XNRM099 - Replacement of Left Tarsal with Talar Prosthesis Synthetic Substitute, Open Approach, New Technology Group 9