This Appendix contains a list of codes that have a lightning bolt symbol, indicating the product referenced in the code is pending FDA approval:

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The lightning bolt symbol next to a code in medical coding, specifically in the context of the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), indicates that the product (usually a drug or a medical device) referenced by that code is pending FDA approval. The letter "K" is associated with this notation.

This Appendix Contains a List of Codes That Have a Lightning