Implantation of Internal Device

CCI component 2 codes - what was done
Procedure:	Implantation of Internal Device
CCI 2 code:	53
CCI Collection Mode:	CCI collect each

This procedure is a part of CCI Collection. This is one of the CCI component 2 codes - what was done.

Additional Info

• This can be a tricky item to distinguish from Installation of External Appliance, especially when it comes to cardiovascular devices.
• Things that go entirely within, or from outside to inside the body are considered to be internal devices.
  • The device may be diagnostic or therapeutic.
  • This includes electrodes, catheters, ventricular assist devices, feeding tube, ventricular drain or shunt, joint replacement devices (e.g. total hip)

To code VADs, put

• (T) Ventricle, Implantation of Internal Device

Removals are not coded

We are only coding insertion/implantation of these devices, NOT their removal or subsequent management.

Alternate CCIs to consider coding instead or in addition

• Installation of External Appliance
• CCI component 2 codes - what was done

Related ICD10 Codes

(enter links to ICD10 codes that would likely go with this CCI procedure, but only in case of close relation, ie not every dx that might require this procedure)

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