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Dural tear. G96.11 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM G96.11 became effective on October 1, 2018.
I need help with this dx code: lumbar annular tear. Usually when you see an annular tear, they are referring to the disc. I would code it as 722.10 if you can verify that this was associated with the disc. What about 722.93?
Lumbar disc tear Use the code 722.93 for disc tear, 722.10 - Should only be used when there is disc herniation, disc extrusion or protrusion, tear is the stage prior to disc herniation, hence it should be coded as 722.93 (Other disc disorder code) You must log in or register to reply here.
Usually when you see an annular tear, they are referring to the disc. I would code it as 722.10 if you can verify that this was associated with the disc. What about 722.93? You must log in or register to reply here.
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Use Z codes to code for surgical aftercare. Z47. 89, Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare, and. Z47. 1, Aftercare following joint replacement surgery.
For example, if a patient with severe degenerative osteoarthritis of the hip, underwent hip replacement and the current encounter/admission is for rehabilitation, report code Z47. 1, Aftercare following joint replacement surgery, as the first-listed or principal diagnosis.
Z codes are for use in any healthcare setting. Z codes may be used as either a first-listed (principal diagnosis code in the inpatient setting) or secondary code, depending on the circumstances of the encounter.
Lumbar disc tear#N#Use the code 722.93 for disc tear,#N#722.10 - Should only be used when there is disc herniation, disc extrusion or protrusion, tear is the stage prior to disc herniation, hence it should be coded as 722.93 (Other disc disorder code)
Usually when you see an annular tear, they are referring to the disc. I would code it as 722.10 if you can verify that this was associated with the disc.