icd-10-cm code is reported for phimosis?

by Sydnie Kiehn 5 min read

ICD-10-CM Code for Phimosis N47. 1.

How bad is phimosis?

These include:

  • a lower risk of HIV;
  • a slightly lower risk of sexually transmitted diseases;
  • a slightly lower risk of urinary tract infections and penile cancer (even though they’re both rare in all males); and
  • help preventing balanitis, balanoposthitis, paraphimosis, and phimosis.

What is the prognosis for phimosis?

The prognosis for phimosis is usually very good. A small amount of bleeding can occur as the skin is retracted but long term negative outcomes are very rare. The prognosis for paraphimosis depends on the speed of diagnosis and reduction.

How to code capsular phimosis?

Unspecified secondary cataract

  • H26.40 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
  • The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM H26.40 became effective on October 1, 2020.
  • This is the American ICD-10-CM version of H26.40 - other international versions of ICD-10 H26.40 may differ.

What are the medical diagnosis codes?

The four appendices to the ICD-9-CM medical insurance diagnostic codes are:

  • Appendix A: Morphology of Neoplasms
  • Appendix C: Classification of Drugs by the American Hospital Formulary service
  • Appendix D: Classification of Industrial Accidents by Agency
  • Appendix E: List of three digit categories

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What is the CPT code for phimosis?

CPT® 54450, Under Manipulation Procedures on the Penis.

What phimosis means?

Phimosis is a condition of the penis that occurs in some adults and children who aren't circumcised. If you have phimosis, your foreskin can't be pulled back (retracted). It may look like your penis has rings around the tip.

What is the icd10 code for redundant foreskin?

N47: Redundant prepuce, phimosis and paraphimosis.

What is diagnosis code Z98 890?

ICD-10 code Z98. 890 for Other specified postprocedural states is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

How is phimosis diagnosed?

The only way to confirm the presence of phimosis is to try to retract the skin that covers the penile glans manually. When it is not possible to see the glans completely, this indicates phimosis, which can be classified in 5 different degrees.

What is the main cause of phimosis?

Pathologic, or true, phimosis has several different etiologies. The most common cause is infection, such as posthitis, balanitis, or a combination of the two (balanoposthitis). Diabetes mellitus may predispose to such infections. Adult circumcision is most commonly performed to correct phimosis.

What is redundant prepuce and phimosis?

Background. Phimosis and redundant prepuce are defined as the inability of the foreskin to be retracted behind the glans penis in uncircumcised males.

What is the difference between phimosis and Paraphimosis?

Phimosis is when a foreskin can't be pulled down (retracted) from the tip of the penis. This is a common problem in young boys. Paraphimosis is when the foreskin is retracted but can't move back up. This can prevent normal blood flow in the penis, and may cause serious problems.

What is the ICD-10 code for incomplete circumcision?

The physician diagnoses excess foreskin due to inadequate circumcision. Codes N99. 89 (other postprocedural complications and disorders of genitourinary system) and N47. 8 (other disorders or prepuce) are reported.

When do you use ICD-10 Z47 89?

Use Z codes to code for surgical aftercare. Z47. 89, Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare, and. Z47. 1, Aftercare following joint replacement surgery.

What is G89 29 diagnosis?

ICD-10 code G89. 29 for Other chronic pain is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the nervous system .

Is Z98 890 a billable code?

Z98. 890 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 Z98. 890 became effective on October 1, 2021.