ICD-10 Code for Presence of cardiac and vascular implants and grafts- Z95- Codify by AAPC

Good Morning: If I am reading your question correctly, I would have 1 question and 1 recommendation. 1. Is the postoperative chest x-ray being performed only to "confirm placement" of the pacemaker ... [ Read More ]

Is there a scenario where it is ok to code the diagnosis "Presence of...." ([I]example: Z95.0[/I]) as primary diagnosis and then code "Postprocedural" diagnosis ([I]example: Z98.890[/I]) as secondar... [ Read More ]

Hi ! Can anyone confirm if I can use Z95.0 for the presence of Trans Venous Pacemaker? TIA Vid... [ Read More ]

Does anyone have a list of which devices are under which status codes: Z95.1 = pacemaker, this one I get... How about Z95.811 and Z95.810? These still mix me up when it comes to devices like the Watch... [ Read More ]

Hi Bhargavi , I would code more specific to 1. Graft angiogram - 93455 - 26, LD - Dx codes as per indication, including Z95.1, Z95.5 (To support the presence of CABG and the stent as well) 2. Rig... [ Read More ]

Hello, I posted this question once before but unfortunately didn't get any responses so I'll try again...Documentation states AAA s/p repair, would this still code as active or would it be history of... [ Read More ]

[QUOTE="TThivierge, post: 498494, member: 216725"] Hi Tamara:) Here is my take.... add past medical history if related to current problem being seen for today. Add chronic condition if doc list them i... [ Read More ]

Hi Tamara:) Here is my take.... add past medical history if related to current problem being seen for today. Add chronic condition if doc list them in assessment, but some med centers policy is add ch... [ Read More ]

I just want to clarify something...if the provider documentation states pacer and AICD, you would only code the AICD ( Z95.810), correct?... [ Read More ]

Good morning and Happy Monday, I wanted to get an opinion on coding for a Carotid Aneurysm s/p clipping back in 2000. Would this code as I67.1 and Z95.828? Any guidance would be appreciated.... [ Read More ]