In my office we use code z96.0 for the stent itself and z46.6 if its being changed or removed. Just in case anyone wants to know, I found my print out from a Webinar from 2016 given by Dr Michael Ferragomo Urology Coding & Reimbursement Consultant.
Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare Billable Code Z48.89 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare. It is found in the 2021 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021.
Presence of coronary angioplasty implant and graft 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Billable/Specific Code POA Exempt Z95.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM Z95.5 became effective on October 1, 2020.
Z48.89 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare . It is found in the 2021 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021 . Z48.89 is exempt from POA reporting ( Present On Admission).
Z95.5ICD-10 code Z95. 5 for Presence of coronary angioplasty implant and graft is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on specified body systems Z48. 81.
Aftercare codes are found in categories Z42-Z49 and Z51. Aftercare is one of the 16 types of Z-codes covered in the 2012 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines and Reporting.
Other mechanical complication of indwelling ureteral stent, initial encounter. T83. 192A 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 T83.
Follow-up visits, like initial visits, should be coded using the appropriate evaluation and management (E/M) code (i.e., 99211–99215). Given the limited interaction with the patient and limited work involved, the level of service is likely to be low (e.g., 99211 or 99212).
Follow-up. The difference between aftercare and follow-up is the type of care the physician renders. Aftercare implies the physician is providing related treatment for the patient after a surgery or procedure. Follow-up, on the other hand, is surveillance of the patient to make sure all is going well.
Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing. Z48. 00 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 Z48.
ICD-10-CM Code for Complication of surgical and medical care, unspecified, initial encounter T88. 9XXA.
Z48. 0 - Encounter for attention to dressings, sutures and drains. ICD-10-CM.
A retained ureteral stent was defined as a stent in place for more than 6 months. Within this group 8 patients had stents placed at an outside institution. The 34 patients enrolled with retained ureteral stents had a total of 40 retained stents with 6 patients having bilateral ureteral stents.
Encrustation is the deposition of mineral crystals onto the surface and lumen of a ureteral stent. This can create serious problems, especially for chronically indwelling stents or forgotten/retained stents, which can occur in up to 13% of cases. 5.
A ureteral stent is described in the FDA regulation, 21 CFR 876.4620 (a), as a "tube-like implanted device that is inserted into the ureter to provide ureteral rigidity and allow the passage of urine. The device may have finger-like protrusions or hooked ends to keep the tube in place.