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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Attention to Foley Catheter

ICD-10 Coding for Attention to Foley Catheter

Z46.6
T83.51XA

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for attention to foley catheter includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Foley Catheter Management
Urinary Catheter Care
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Attention to Foley Catheter

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Attention to Foley Catheter

Use ICD-10 code Z46.6 for encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary devices, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary devices

Billable Code
Z46.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Routine care and maintenance of a Foley catheter without complications.

Applicable To

  • • Routine care of Foley catheter

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the reason for the Foley catheter and any adjustments made.

Infection and inflammatory reaction due to indwelling urinary catheter, initial encounter

Non-Billable
T83.51XA
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Fever, positive urine culture, and catheter in place for ≥2 days

Applicable To

  • • Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

R39.89

Other symptoms and signs involving the genitourinary system

Use for symptoms like leakage without confirmed complications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for attention to Foley catheter?

The ICD-10 code for attention to Foley catheter is Z46.6, used for encounters focused on the fitting and adjustment of urinary devices.

How do you code a catheter-associated urinary tract infection?

For a catheter-associated urinary tract infection, use T83.51XA for the initial encounter, and include an additional code for the infectious agent.

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