3E1B78X – Irrigation of Ear using Irrigating Substance, Via Natural or Artificial Opening, Diagnostic
Coding Notes
Active
Billable, valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
PCS Table
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Section
3
Administration
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Body System
E
Physiological Systems and Anatomical Regions
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Operation
1
Irrigation
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| Body System / Region | Approach | Substance | Qualifier |
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0
Skin and Mucous Membranes
C
Eye
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3
Percutaneous
X
External
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8
Irrigating Substance
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X
Diagnostic
Z
No Qualifier
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9
Nose
B
Ear
F
Respiratory Tract
G
Upper GI
H
Lower GI
J
Biliary and Pancreatic Tract
K
Genitourinary Tract
N
Male Reproductive
P
Female Reproductive
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3
Percutaneous
7
Via Natural or Artificial Opening
8
Via Natural or Artificial Opening Endoscopic
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8
Irrigating Substance
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X
Diagnostic
Z
No Qualifier
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L
Pleural Cavity
Q
Cranial Cavity and Brain
R
Spinal Canal
S
Epidural Space
Y
Pericardial Cavity
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3
Percutaneous
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8
Irrigating Substance
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X
Diagnostic
Z
No Qualifier
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M
Peritoneal Cavity
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3
Percutaneous
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8
Irrigating Substance
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X
Diagnostic
Z
No Qualifier
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M
Peritoneal Cavity
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3
Percutaneous
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9
Dialysate
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Z
No Qualifier
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M
Peritoneal Cavity
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4
Percutaneous Endoscopic
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8
Irrigating Substance
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X
Diagnostic
Z
No Qualifier
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U
Joints
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3
Percutaneous
4
Percutaneous Endoscopic
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8
Irrigating Substance
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X
Diagnostic
Z
No Qualifier
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GEM Conversion to ICD-9 PCS
Fs: 10000
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Irrigation of ear