Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication and Gastrostomy Tube The following procedure was coded as 43280 but when audited by an departmental auditor, the auditor suggested adding cpt code 43246. I do not agree with coding CPT code 43246, but I do not have any supporting documentation to support why I would not add 43246.
K91- Intraoperative and postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system, not elsewhere classified K91.89 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 K91.89 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Z98.89 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM Z98.89 became effective on October 1, 2020.
This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z98.89 - other international versions of ICD-10 Z98.89 may differ. Z codes represent reasons for encounters. A corresponding procedure code must accompany a Z code if a procedure is performed.
Other specified postprocedural statesICD-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 .
The most common type of fundoplication procedure is referred to as Nissen fundoplication, which is typically performed laparoscopically....CPT43280Laparoscopy, surgical, esophagogastric fundoplasty (eg, Nissen, Toupet procedures)33 more rows
Laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery for GERD may involve a procedure to reinforce the lower esophageal sphincter, called Nissen fundoplication. In this procedure, the surgeon wraps the top of the stomach around the lower esophagus after reducing the hiatal hernia, if present.
ICD-10 code R68. 89 for Other general symptoms and signs is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified .
CPT 43281 is separately payable when performed with a bariatric procedure, CPT 43280 is not. The difference between the two codes is that in 43281 the hernia sac is removed and then the area is repaired; in 43280 the hernia is only repaired via sutures.
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K40 K40.
A Nissen fundoplication is a surgery to correct gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The surgery tightens the junction between the esophagus and the stomach to prevent acid reflux. The esophagus is the tube between your mouth and stomach. It is part of your gastrointestinal (GI) system.
Like any major surgery, fundoplication also has a risk for complications that are usually treatable or transient. Some common complications are: Bleeding. Infection.
Bariatric Surgery - Nissen Fundoplication.
R68. 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 R68. 89 became effective on October 1, 2021.
ICD-10 code Z00. 01 for Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
Encounter for screening for other metabolic disorders The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z13. 228 became effective on October 1, 2021.