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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Biliary Stent Removal

ICD-10 Coding for Biliary Stent Removal

Z46.8
T85.598A

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for biliary stent removal includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Biliary Stent Extraction
Biliary Stent Retrieval
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Biliary Stent Removal

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Biliary Stent Removal

Use ICD-10 code Z46.8 for fitting and adjustment of other specified devices, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Fitting and adjustment of other specified devices

Non-Billable
Z46.8
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • No symptoms or complications present.
documentation:
  • • Procedure note indicates routine removal.

Applicable To

  • • Routine removal of biliary stent

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states the absence of complications.

Mechanical complication of other gastrointestinal prosthetic devices, implants and grafts

Billable Code
T85.598A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Imaging or lab results indicating stent migration or obstruction
  • • Symptoms such as fever, jaundice, or elevated bilirubin

Applicable To

  • • Stent migration
  • • Stent obstruction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure complications are clearly documented in the medical record.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Y83.8

Surgical device/material causing adverse effects

Use to specify the cause of the complication.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for routine biliary stent removal?

The ICD-10 code for routine biliary stent removal without complications is Z46.8.

When should T85.598A be used for biliary stent removal?

Use T85.598A when there is a documented complication such as stent migration or obstruction.

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