The new codes are for describing the infusion of tixagevimab and cilgavimab monoclonal antibody (code XW023X7), and the infusion of other new technology monoclonal antibody (code XW023Y7).
Why ICD-10 codes are important
The ICD-10-CM is a catalog of diagnosis codes used by medical professionals for medical coding and reporting in health care settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates.
In ICD-10-CM, chapter 4, "Endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E89)," includes a separate subchapter (block), Diabetes mellitus E08-E13, with the categories:
Drug-induced constipation is characterized by hard stools, difficult evacuation, and/or fewer than 3 weekly bowel movements. Many medications have been associated with precipitating constipation (see Drug Reaction Data below).
ICD-10 code K59. 00 for Constipation, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the digestive system .
The most common regime for OIC is a stimulant (senna/bisacodyl) with or without a stool softener (docusate), or daily administration of an osmotic laxative (polyethylene glycol). Stool softeners are ideal for preventing constipation; they do not work well for established cases of constipation[15].
Encounter for other aftercare and medical careICD-10 code Z51 for Encounter for other aftercare and medical care is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
9: Fever, unspecified.
A condition in which stool becomes hard, dry, and difficult to pass, and bowel movements don't happen very often. Other symptoms may include painful bowel movements, and feeling bloated, uncomfortable, and sluggish. A disorder characterized by irregular and infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels.
In fact, statistics show that between 40 and 95 percent of patients using opioids develop opioid-induced constipation. In ICD-10-CM, the code for drug-induced constipation is K59. 09, Other constipation.
Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC) is a Unique Type of Constipation. Opioid treatment can help relieve moderate to severe pain. Unfortunately, opioid use often comes with the undesired effect of constipation. If you're taking opioid pain medicine and experiencing difficulty with bowel movements, you may have OIC.
2010; Camilleri et al. 2014]. All opioids induce gastrointestinal adverse effects, except for constipation, and improve over time. This is called 'tolerance' [Ling et al.
The ICD-10 code for an evaluation prior to chemotherapy is Z01. 818 (encounter for examinations prior to antineoplastic chemotherapy). Z51. 11 is attached to the billing for the administration of chemotherapy so would not be used by the provider when the patient is going to a hospital-owned infusion center.
When a patient is admitted for the purpose of external beam radiotherapy, immunotherapy or chemotherapy and develops complications such as uncontrolled nausea and vomiting or dehydration, the principal or first-listed diagnosis is Z51. 0, Encounter for antineoplastic radiation therapy, or Z51.
Encounter for other specified aftercare 89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z51. 89 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z51.
Atonic constipation. Constipation. Constipation due to neurogenic bowel. Constipation due to spasm of colon. Constipation in pregnancy. Constipation, atonic.
Condition in which bowel movements are infrequent or incomplete. Constipation means that a person has three or fewer bowel movements in a week. The stool can be hard and dry.