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Procedure Coding:
Using the ICD-10-PCS

Section X New Technology Codes

Section X, New Technology, gives a place for codes for certain new technology procedures, like the infusion of new technology drugs not currently classified in ICD-10-PCS.

Section X codes are standalone codes. When Section X codes fully describe the specific procedure described in the code title, only report the X code for the procedure and don't report a broader, non-specific code from another section.

Section X doesn't introduce any new coding concepts or unusual guidelines for correct coding. The codes maintain continuity with the other sections in ICD-10-PCS because they use the same root operation and body part values as their closest counterparts in other sections.