icd 10 code for intrathecal baclofen pump

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Encounter for adjustment and management of infusion pump
Z45. 1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the ICD 10 code for intrathecal infusion pump?

Apr 10, 2013 · nervous system device, implant or graft” include intrathecal infusion pumps. 10. According to ICD-10-CM manual notes, “other specified complication” includes erosion or breakdown of a subcutaneous device pocket. 11. ICD-10-CM code Z45.49 is used as the principal diagnosis when patients are seen for routine device maintenance, such as periodic pump …

What are the possible sequelae of discontinuation of intrathecal baclofen?

Jun 26, 2019 · Jun 24, 2019. #1. Hello! Does anyone know what ICD-10 CM code would be best to use for "presence of baclofen pump?" I am thinking of using ICD-10 CM code Z97.8 "presence of other specified devices," but I am not certain this is the best code to use. Thank you for whatever help any of you can give me with this question. Zofia Mashchak, CPC.

What is the C code for removal of previously implanted intrathecal catheter?

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T85.72XD [convert to ICD-9-CM] Infection and inflammatory reaction due to insulin pump, subsequent encounter Infect/inflm reaction due to insulin pump, subs ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T85.635 Leakage of other nervous system device, implant or graft Leakage of intrathecal infusion pump ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T85.614

What is an intrathecal pump system?

Oct 01, 2021 · The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM T85.695 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of T85.695 - other international versions of ICD-10 T85.695 may differ. Applicable To Other mechanical complication of intrathecal infusion pump The following code (s) above T85.695 contain annotation back-references

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What is the ICD-10 code for presence of intrathecal pump?

Valid for SubmissionICD-10:Z97.8Short Description:Presence of other specified devicesLong Description:Presence of other specified devices

What is the ICD-10 code for medication management?

Medication Management ICD-10-PCS GZ3ZZZZ is a specific/billable code that can be used to indicate a procedure.

What is the ICD-10 code for muscle relaxer?

Y55.11 - skeletal muscle relaxants.

What is Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device?

Valid for SubmissionICD-10:Z45.2Short Description:Encounter for adjustment and management of VADLong Description:Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

What is Z71 89 ICD-10?

Other specified counselingICD-10 code Z71. 89 for Other specified counseling is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

How do you code for medication management?

The primary billing codes used are:90862 – Defined as pharmacological management including prescription use and review of medication with no more than minimal psychotherapy.90805 – Individual psychotherapy approximately 20 – 30 minutes face to face, with medical evaluation and management services.More items...•Jan 24, 2019

What is the ICD 10 code for baclofen?

T48. 1X1A 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 T48. 1X1A became effective on October 1, 2021.

What drug class is baclofen?

Baclofen is in a class of medications called skeletal muscle relaxants. Baclofen acts on the spinal cord nerves and decreases the number and severity of muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis or spinal cord conditions. It also relieves pain and improves muscle movement.Dec 15, 2019

What is baclofen used for?

Baclofen is used to help relax certain muscles in your body. It relieves the spasms, cramping, and tightness of muscles caused by medical problems, including multiple sclerosis or certain injuries to the spine.

What is the ICD 10 code for vascular access?

Z45.2Z45. 2 - Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device | ICD-10-CM.

What is diagnosis code Z51 11?

Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy Z51. 11 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is diagnosis code Z51 81?

81: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring.

What is an intrathecal pump?

An intrathecal pump is a medical device used to deliver medications directly into the space between the spinal cord and the protective sheath surrounding the spinal cord.

What is the tube that is inserted into the spinal fluid?

An intrathecal catheter is a tube that is inserted into the spinal fluid and the other end is buried under the skin and comes out to allow drugs to be given through the catheter.

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Contraindications

  • Drug Information: Refer to appropriate drug labeling for indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, dosage and administration, screening procedures, and under-/overdose symptoms and methods of management. Patients should be informed of the signs and symptoms of drug under- or overdose, appropriate drug warnings and precautions, and signs and symptoms that re…
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Risks

  • An inflammatory mass that can result in serious neurological impairment, including paralysis, may occur at the tip of the implanted catheter. Clinicians should monitor patients carefully for any new neurological signs or symptoms, change in underlying symptoms, or need for rapid dose escalation. Monitor patients appropriately after refill if a pocket fill is suspected. Failure to recog…
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Products

  • Infumorph® is a registered trademark of West-Ward Pharmaceutical. Prialt® is a registered trademark of Jazz Pharmaceuticals plc or its subsidiaries. Lioresal® is a registered trademark of Saol.
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Description

  • LIORESAL INTRATHECAL (baclofen injection) is a muscle relaxant and antispastic. Its chemical name is 4-amino-3-(4-chlorophenyl) butanoic acid, and its structural formula is: LIORESAL INTRATHECAL is a sterile, pyrogen-free, isotonic solution free of antioxidants, preservatives or other potentially neurotoxic additives indicated only for intrathecal ...
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Chemistry

  • Baclofen is a white to off-white, odorless or practically odorless crystalline powder, with a molecular weight of 213.66. It is slightly soluble in water, very slightly soluble in methanol, and insoluble in chloroform.
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Mechanism of action

  • The precise mechanism of action of baclofen as a muscle relaxant and antispasticity agent is not fully understood. Baclofen inhibits both monosynaptic and polysynaptic reflexes at the spinal level, possibly by decreasing excitatory neurotransmitter release from primary afferent terminals, although actions at supraspinal sites may also occur and contribute to its clinical effect. Baclofe…
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Pharmacology

  • In people, as well as in animals, baclofen has been shown to have general CNS depressant properties as indicated by the production of sedation with tolerance, somnolence, ataxia, and respiratory and cardiovascular depression. Pharmacodynamics of LIORESAL INTRATHECAL: LIORESAL INTRATHECAL'S antispastic action is first seen at 6 to 8 hours after initiation of conti…
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Effects

  • Adult Patients: The onset of action is generally one-half hour to one hour after an intrathecal bolus. Peak spasmolytic effect is seen at approximately four hours after dosing and effects may last four to eight hours. Onset, peak response, and duration of action may vary with individual patients depending on the dose and severity of symptoms.
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Administration

  • Continuous Infusion: The mean CSF clearance for LIORESAL INTRATHECAL (baclofen injection) was approximately 30 mL/hour in a study involving ten patients on continuous intrathecal infusion. Concurrent plasma concentrations of baclofen during intrathecal administration are expected to be low (0- 5 ng/mL).
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Toxicity

  • Six pediatric patients (age 8-18 years) receiving continuous intrathecal baclofen infusion at doses of 77-400 mcg/day had plasma baclofen levels near or below 10 ng/mL.
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Medical uses

  • LIORESAL INTRATHECAL (baclofen injection) is indicated for use in the management of severe spasticity. Patients should first respond to a screening dose of intrathecal baclofen prior to consideration for long term infusion via an implantable pump. For spasticity of spinal cord origin, chronic infusion of LIORESAL INTRATHECAL via an implantable pump should be reserved for pa…
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Research

  • Spasticity of Spinal Cord Origin: Evidence supporting the efficacy of LIORESAL INTRATHECAL was obtained in randomized, controlled investigations that compared the effects of either a single intrathecal dose or a three day intrathecal infusion of LIORESAL INTRATHECAL to placebo in patients with severe spasticity and spasms due to either spinal cord trauma or multiple sclerosi…
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Signs and symptoms

  • Overdose: Signs of overdose may appear suddenly or insidiously. Acute massive overdose may present as coma. Less sudden and/or less severe forms of overdose may present with signs of drowsiness, lightheadedness, dizziness, somnolence, respiratory depression, seizures, rostral progression of hypotonia and loss of consciousness progressing to coma. Should overdose app…
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Side effects

  • Withdrawal: Abrupt withdrawal of intrathecal baclofen, regardless of the cause, has resulted in sequelae that included high fever, altered mental status, exaggerated rebound spasticity and muscle rigidity that in rare cases progressed to rhabdomyolysis, multiple organ-system failure, and death. In the first 9 years of post-marketing experience, 27 cases of withdrawal temporally r…
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Prevention

  • Prevention of abrupt discontinuation of intrathecal baclofen requires careful attention to programming and monitoring of the infusion system, refill scheduling and procedures, and pump alarms. Patients and caregivers should be advised of the importance of keeping scheduled refill visits and should be educated on the early symptoms of baclofen withdrawal.
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Treatment

  • Rapid, accurate diagnosis and treatment in an emergency-room or intensive-care setting are important in order to prevent the potentially life-threatening central nervous system and systemic effects of intrathecal baclofen withdrawal. The suggested treatment for intrathecal baclofen withdrawal is the restoration of intrathecal baclofen at or near the same dosage as before thera…
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