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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Foley Catheter

ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Foley Catheter

Z99.81
N39.0
T83.038

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

Also Known as:
Indwelling Urinary Catheter
Long-term Foley Catheter
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Foley Catheter

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

Use ICD-10 code Z99.81 for dependence on other enabling machines and devices, not elsewhere classified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Dependence on other enabling machines and devices, not elsewhere classified

Billable Code
Z99.81
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documentation of >30 days' continuous use
  • • Urodynamic studies confirming chronic retention

Applicable To

  • • Long-term use of indwelling urinary catheter

Important Notes

  • • Primary code for documenting long-term Foley catheter use

Urinary tract infection, site not specified

Billable Code
N39.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Urinalysis with >10^5 CFU/mL
  • • Documented fever >38°C + suprapubic tenderness

Applicable To

  • • Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)

Important Notes

  • • Requires clear documentation of causality between catheter and infection

Leakage of indwelling urethral catheter

Non-Billable
T83.038
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Visual inspection report of leakage
  • • Documentation of catheter manipulation attempts

Applicable To

  • • Leakage due to mechanical failure

Important Notes

  • • Document specific mechanical issues leading to leakage
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z46.82

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

Use for encounters specifically for fitting or adjusting the catheter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for chronic Foley catheter use?

The ICD-10 code for chronic Foley catheter use is Z99.81, indicating long-term dependence on a urinary catheter.

How do you code a catheter-associated UTI?

For a catheter-associated UTI, use N39.0 for the infection and T83.038 for any mechanical complications.

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