Z98.89 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail. The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM Z98.89 became effective on October 1, 2020.
Z90.79 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 Z90.79 became effective on October 1, 2018.
The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM Z98.89 became effective on October 1, 2018. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z98.89 - other international versions of ICD-10 Z98.89 may differ.
This is the American ICD-10-CM version of Z98.89 - other international versions of ICD-10 Z98.89 may differ. Z codes represent reasons for encounters. A corresponding procedure code must accompany a Z code if a procedure is performed.
Other specified postprocedural statesICD-10 code Z98. 89 for Other specified postprocedural states is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system. Z48. 812 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on specified body systems Z48. 81.
Postpericardiotomy syndrome (PPS) is a clinical syndrome consisting of worsening or new formation of pericardial and/or pleural effusion, pericardial rub, chest pain with or without dyspnea, fever, and elevated inflammatory markers.
811 - Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system.
ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system Z48. 812.
Z09 is an appropriate first-listed code and completely acceptable by payers. The list you are referring to in the guidelines is a list of Z categories and codes that are first only allowed. If the code you chose is not on this list then unless otherwise indicated, it is allowed first or secondary.
ICD-10 code Z09 for Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm 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 other orthopedic aftercare Z47. 89.
Dressler syndrome, also known as postmyocardial infarction syndrome, is a form of secondary pericarditis with or without pericardial effusion that occurs as a result of injury to the heart or pericardium.
Pericardial decompression syndrome (PDS) is defined as a paradoxical worsening of hemodynamics and development of pulmonary edema after an uncomplicated pericardial drainage in patients with pericardial effusions (often large) or those with cardiac tamponade physiology. 1.
A pericardial window is a procedure done on the sac around the heart. Surgically removing a small part of the sac lets doctors drain excess fluid from the sac. A fibrous sac called the pericardium surrounds the heart. This sac has two thin layers with a small amount of fluid in between them.