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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Endotracheal Tube Management

ICD-10 Coding for Endotracheal Tube Management

0B21XEZ
31500

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

Also Known as:
ET Tube
Intubation
Airway Management
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Endotracheal Tube Management

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Endotracheal Tube Management

Use ICD-10 code 0B21XEZ for change endotracheal airway, external approach, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Change endotracheal airway, external approach

Non-Billable
0B21XEZ
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of tube malfunction requiring replacement

Applicable To

  • • Tube replacement due to displacement
  • • Tube obstruction
  • • Cuff failure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes specific reason for tube change.

Emergency endotracheal intubation

Non-Billable
31500
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Intubation during cardiac arrest
  • • Acute respiratory failure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies emergency nature of procedure.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Y65.3

Endotracheal tube wrongly placed

Use when documenting esophageal intubation or other placement errors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for changing an endotracheal tube?

The ICD-10-PCS code for changing an endotracheal tube via an external approach is 0B21XEZ.

When should CPT code 31500 be used?

CPT code 31500 is used for emergency endotracheal intubation, such as during cardiac arrest or acute respiratory failure.

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