icd 10 code for presence of ventriculoperitoneal shunt tubing

by Raymond Hilpert 6 min read

Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z98. 2 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is VP shunt tubing?

A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a thin plastic tube that helps drain extra cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the brain. CSF is the saltwater that surrounds and cushions the brain and spinal cord.

What is the ICD-10 code for hydrocephalus with shunt?

ICD-10-CM Code for Hydrocephalus, unspecified G91. 9.

What is ICD-10 code for VP shunt malfunction?

T85.09XAICD-10-CM Code for Other mechanical complication of ventricular intracranial (communicating) shunt, initial encounter T85. 09XA.

Is a VP shunt the same as a CSF shunt?

A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a cerebral shunt that drains excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) when there is an obstruction in the normal outflow or there is a decreased absorption of the fluid. Cerebral shunts are used to treat hydrocephalus.

What is the ICD-10 code for status post Ventriculoperitoneal shunt?

Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z98. 2 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is the root operation for Ventriculoperitoneal shunt?

bypassCharacter 3—Root operation: The root operation for shunt is bypass, value of 1, which is defined as “altering the route of passage of the contents of a tubular body part.” Character 4—Body part: The body part for this procedure is usually the cerebral ventricle, which has a character value of 6.

What is the CPT code for revision of Ventriculoperitoneal shunt?

CPT code 49426 is used for peritoneal venous shunt revision.

Where is a VP shunt placed?

It is sent down the neck and chest, and usually into the belly area. Sometimes, it stops at the chest area. In the belly, the catheter is often placed using an endoscope. The doctor may also make a few more small cuts, for instance in the neck or near the collarbone, to help pass the catheter under the skin.

What is a shunt for hydrocephalus?

Hydrocephalus shunting involves the implantation of two catheters and flow control valve system to drain the excess accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the brain's ventricles (or the lumbar subarachnoid space) to another part of the body where it can be absorbed.

What are the different types of shunts?

What are the most common shunt systems?Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts. This type of shunt diverts CSF from the ventricles of the brain into the peritoneal cavity, the space in the abdomen where the digestive organs are located. ... Ventriculoatrial (VA) shunts. ... Ventriculopleural (VPL) shunts. ... Lumboperitoneal (LP) shunts.

How do you know if a VP shunt is clinically performed?

The shunt patency is a study to determine if cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is actually flowing through the shunt system (valves and proximal and distal catheters). By injecting a small volume (about 0.3 ml) of a radiotracer into the shunt reservoir, the flow of CSF through the catheters and valve can be measured.

Is a VP shunt considered brain surgery?

A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a medical device that relieves pressure on the brain caused by fluid accumulation. VP shunting is a surgical procedure that primarily treats a condition called hydrocephalus.