icd 10 code for pacemaker generator end of life

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What DX code for end of life pacemaker replacement?

Quick question, I have seen the DX code 996.01, 996.04 and V53.31 used for end of life replacement of a pacemaker or defibrillator. What have you used? Quick question, I have seen the DX code 996.01, 996.04 and V53.31 used for end of life replacement of a pacemaker or defibrillator. What have you used? Click to expand...

What is the ICD 10 code for pacemaker pulse generator?

2018/2019 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z45.010. Encounter for checking and testing of cardiac pacemaker pulse generator [battery] Z45.010 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the battery life of a pacemaker?

The battery life for the devices is not indefinite and it isn't considered a malfunction or a failure of the device if the battery needs to be changed - it's routine maintenance (e.g. see Z45.010, which is used for cardiac pacemaker battery changes). You must log in or register to reply here.

What is the CPT code for spinal cord stimulator pulse generator replacement?

CPT-4 and ICD-10 codes for Spinal Cord Stimulator pulse generator (battery) replacement, for a diagnosis of Spinal cord stimulator malfunction, battery end of life and failed back surgery syndrome. - I believe that the CPT code should be 68635 but I'm not sure about the ICD codes.

What is a Z00-Z99?

Categories Z00-Z99 are provided for occasions when circumstances other than a disease, injury or external cause classifiable to categories A00 -Y89 are recorded as 'diagnoses' or 'problems'. This can arise in two main ways:

Is Z45.010 a valid justification for admission to an acute care hospital?

Z45.010 is not usually sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. Z codes represent reasons for encounters. A corresponding procedure code must accompany a Z code if a procedure is performed.