icd 10 code for withdrawl from baclofen?

by Lonie Cummings 4 min read

939: Other psychoactive substance use, unspecified with withdrawal, unspecified.

What is the ICD 10 drug index for baclofen?

Baclofen ICD-10-CM Drugs Index. The ICD-10-CM Drugs Index is designed to allow medical coders to look up various medical terms and connect them with the appropriate ICD codes. There are 0 terms under the parent term 'Baclofen' in the ICD-10-CM Drugs Index.

What are the signs and symptoms of baclofen withdrawal?

All patients receiving intrathecal baclofen therapy are potentially at risk for withdrawal. Early symptoms of baclofen withdrawal may include return of baseline spasticity, pruritus, hypotension, and paresthesias.

What is the ICD 10 code for drug withdrawal?

F19.939 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Short description: Other psychoactive substance use, unsp with withdrawal, unsp The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM F19.939 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What are the possible sequelae of discontinuation of intrathecal baclofen?

Abrupt discontinuation of intrathecal baclofen, regardless of the cause, has resulted in sequelae that include high fever, altered mental status, exaggerated rebound spasticity, and muscle rigidity, that in rare cases has advanced to rhabdomyolysis, multiple organ-system failure and death.

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Indications and Usage

Lioresal ® Intrathecal (baclofen injection) is a muscle relaxant and antispastic that is indicated for use in the management of severe spasticity of cerebral or spinal origin.

Select Warnings and Precautions

It is mandatory that all patients, caregivers, and treating physicians receive adequate information regarding the risks of the mode of treatment.

Adverse Reactions

The most frequent drug adverse events vary by indication but include: hypotonia (34.7%), somnolence (20.9%), headache (10.7%), convulsion (10.0%), dizziness (8.0%), urinary retention (8.0%), nausea (7.3%), and paresthesia (6.7%). Dosing and programming errors may result in clinically significant overdose or withdrawal.

Use in Specific Populations

There are no adequate and well controlled studies in pregnant women. Lioresal ® Intrathecal should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.

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