Parastomal hernia with obstruction, without gangrene. K43.3 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM K43.3 became effective on October 1, 2018. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K43.3 - other international versions of ICD-10 K43.3 may differ.
This is the American ICD-10-CM version of K46.9 - other international versions of ICD-10 K46.9 may differ. Hernia with both gangrene and obstruction is classified to hernia with gangrene. A protrusion of abdominal structures through the retaining abdominal wall.
While it does include revision of the colostomy, if you were doing it open you could easily use the reduced services modifier on that code. Since there is not a laparoscopic version of code 44346 (Revision of colostomy; with repair of paracolostomy hernia (separate procedure)), we use unlisted procedure code 44238.
44346 - Revision of colostomy; with repair of paracolostomy hernia. This code is for an open procedure, OpNote says Laps. Per AMA code must describe Laparoscopy in the description in order to use. Code also requires work/revision to the stoma as well as a repair of a parastomal hernia. Must do both, not just repair of parastomal hernia.
A paracolostomy hernia happens through the formation of a hole in the abdominal wall, meaning the colon now passes through the hole, and over time, the hole becomes becomes larger and passes not only the colon but other intra-abdominal structures (herniation).
The defects in parastomal hernias almost always contain a peritoneal sac with abdominal contents contained within the hernia. It is common to have adhesions that fix abdominal contents within the hernia sac. This makes the hernia an incarcerated hernia.
44346 is the correct code for a laparoscopic parastoma hernia repair...
ICD-10-CM Code for Parastomal hernia without obstruction or gangrene K43. 5.
In many cases, parastomal hernias are treatable with lifestyle changes, like losing weight or quitting smoking. Wearing an abdominal support belt can also help ease symptoms. But some parastomal hernias are severe enough to need surgical repair.
A parastomal hernia occurs when the intestines press outward near a stoma, the hole created for a colostomy or ileostomy appliance. This causes a bulge under the skin. It can also cause pain and bothersome leakage. Parastomal hernias are the most common complication of ostomy surgery.
Surgeons will often place prosthetic mesh to facilitate hernia repair, but coders can only report +49568 separately when the surgeon repairs an incisional/ventral hernia (49560, 49561, 49565, 49566).
CPT® Code 49585 in section: Repair umbilical hernia, age 5 years or older. HCPCS.
Compared with traditional open surgical repairs for parastomal hernia, laparoscopic repair has certain advantages including its safe operation, postoperative rapid recovery, fewer complications, and lower recurrence rate. It has gradually become a widely accepted clinical practice (3-14).
A stoma hernia resembles a bulge or a lump. Many people describe it a looking like a “golf ball” or a “grapefruit” behind their stoma. Having a hernia can cause your stoma to look more pronounced and potentially change shape, it may also appear larger or flatter than it did before the hernia.
Z93.3Z93. 3 - Colostomy status | ICD-10-CM.
4: Parastomal hernia with gangrene.
A protrusion of abdominal structures through the retaining abdominal wall. It involves two parts: an opening in the abdominal wall, and a hernia sac consisting of peritoneum and abdominal contents. Abdominal hernias include groin hernia (hernia, femoral; hernia, inguinal) and ventral hernia.
Hernia with both gangrene and obstruction is classified to hernia with gangrene. A protrusion of abdominal structures through the retaining abdominal wall. It involves two parts: an opening in the abdominal wall, and a hernia sac consisting of peritoneum and abdominal contents.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM K46.9 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Z77-Z99 Persons with potential health hazards related to family and personal history and certain conditions influencing health status
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z98.89 became effective on October 1, 2021.
These were taken down. The bowel was reduced from the hernia. The hernia defect was noted to be significant, probably 6 cm in diameter. The bowel was eventually well mobilized.
I would also use lap incisional hernia. Last time I checked, there is no ICD-9 code for parastomal hernia. It is coded as an incisional hernia.
Must do both, not just repair of parastomal hernia. OpNote doesn't suggest revision to stoma , just repair of the incision site that the stoma came through. These are only suggestions and I hope it helps. Good Luck!