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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for VP Shunt Malfunction

ICD-10 Coding for VP Shunt Malfunction

T85.01XA
T85.02XA
T85.03XA

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

Also Known as:
Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Malfunction
CSF Shunt Complication
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for VP Shunt Malfunction

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for VP Shunt Malfunction

Use ICD-10 code T85.01XA for breakdown (mechanical) of cerebrospinal fluid shunt, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Breakdown (mechanical) of cerebrospinal fluid shunt

Billable Code
T85.01XA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented mechanical failure of shunt components

Applicable To

  • • Catheter fracture
  • • Valve mechanism failure

Important Notes

  • • Ensure operative reports specify the exact nature of the breakdown.

Displacement of cerebrospinal fluid shunt

Billable Code
T85.02XA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when imaging confirms shunt displacement.

Applicable To

  • • Catheter migration
  • • Catheter dislodgement

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging reports are included in the documentation.

Leakage of cerebrospinal fluid shunt

Billable Code
T85.03XA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when there is documented CSF leakage.

Applicable To

  • • CSF leakage
  • • Fluid collection along shunt tract

Important Notes

  • • Ensure β2-transferrin test results are documented.

Other mechanical complication of cerebrospinal fluid shunt

Billable Code
T85.09XA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when specific mechanical issues like kinking or obstruction are documented.

Applicable To

  • • Kinking
  • • Obstruction

Important Notes

  • • Ensure operative reports detail the specific mechanical issue.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z98.2

Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device

Always use with T85.0 series codes to indicate shunt presence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for VP shunt malfunction?

The ICD-10 code for VP shunt malfunction is T85.0 series, which includes specific codes for breakdown, displacement, leakage, and other mechanical complications.

How do you code a VP shunt displacement?

Code T85.02XA is used for VP shunt displacement, with additional codes for shunt presence (Z98.2) and hydrocephalus (G91.x).

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