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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Chest Tube

ICD-10 Coding for Chest Tube

J95.812

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

Also Known as:
Thoracostomy Tube
Pleural Drainage Tube
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Chest Tube

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Chest Tube

Use ICD-10 code J95.812 for postprocedural air leak, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Postprocedural air leak

Billable Code
J95.812
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented air leak post chest tube insertion
documentation:
  • • CXR findings supporting air leak

Applicable To

  • • Air leak following thoracic surgery

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the presence of an air leak post-procedure.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

0W9B30Z

Drainage of pleural cavity, percutaneous approach

Use for the procedural aspect of chest tube insertion.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a chest tube insertion?

The ICD-10-PCS code for chest tube insertion is 0W9B30Z for percutaneous drainage of the pleural cavity.

How do you code a postprocedural air leak?

Use ICD-10 code J95.812 for postprocedural air leak, ensuring documentation supports the diagnosis.

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