I also considered codes like 676.8X and 676.9X, with a secondary Dx of 677 (Late effects, since the problem is a direct consequence of a premature birth). V24.1 would make a good secondary Dx, but I don't think it's sufficient to show medical necessity for using a breast pump.
Postpartum care and examination of lactating mother Short description: Postpart care-lactation. ICD-9-CM V24.1 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, V24.1 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.
The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM Z39.1 became effective on October 1, 2020. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z39.1 - other international versions of ICD-10 Z39.1 may differ. Z39.1 is applicable to maternity patients aged 12 - 55 years inclusive.
HCPCSE0603Breast pump, electric (AC and/or DC), any typeE0604Breast pump, hospital grade, electric (AC and/or DC), any typeE1399Durable medical equipment, miscellaneous [when specified as a wireless or wearable breast pump]ICD-10 Diagnosis2 more rows
Encounter for care and examination of lactating mother. Z39. 1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
HCPCS Code for Breast pump, electric (AC and/or DC), any type E0603.
ICD-10-CM Code for Mastodynia N64. 4.
V24.1 describes the circumstance causing an injury, not the nature of the injury. This chapter permits the classification of environmental events and circumstances as the cause of injury, and other adverse effects. Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shall be used secondary to a code from another chapter ...
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code. V24.1 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.