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
ICD-10 is the 10th revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD), a medical classification list by the World Health Organization (WHO). It contains codes for diseases, signs and symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances, and external causes of injury or diseases.
Their corresponding character in ICD-10-CM is:
S80.2121 - Abrasion of knee is a sample topic from the ICD-10-CM. To view other topics, please log in or purchase a subscription. ICD-10-CM 2022 Coding Guide⢠from Unbound Medicine.
Abrasion, unspecified lower leg, initial encounter S80. 819A 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 S80. 819A became effective on October 1, 2021.
S80. 911A - Unspecified superficial injury of right knee [initial encounter]. ICD-10-CM.
W01.0XXAICD-10-CM Code for Fall on same level from slipping, tripping and stumbling without subsequent striking against object, initial encounter W01. 0XXA.
911.0 - Abrasion or friction burn of trunk, without mention of infection.
ICD-10-CM Code for Spontaneous ecchymoses R23. 3.
Superficial injury of knee and lower leg ICD-10-CM S80. 912A is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v39.0):
Unspecified injury of unspecified lower leg, initial encounter. S89. 90XA 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 S89.
S80. 912A - Unspecified superficial injury of left knee [initial encounter]. ICD-10-CM.
Z91.81Z91. 81 - History of falling. ICD-10-CM.
A ground-level fall typically is defined as one that begins when a person has his or her feet on the ground. Of those patients who survived hospitalization, 51% were discharged to a skilled nursing facility, the researchers determined, and a third were sent home without assistance.
Z91.81There is also another code available in ICD-10 for falls: Z91. 81 (History of falling). This code is to be used when the patient has fallen before and is at risk for future falls.