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

ICD-10 Coding for VP Shunt Status

Z98.2
T85.09XA
T85.730

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code Z98.2 for presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device

Billable Code
Z98.2
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of VP shunt without complications

Applicable To

  • • VP shunt in situ

Important Notes

  • • Z98.2 should not be used as a principal diagnosis.

Mechanical complication of other nervous system device, initial encounter

Billable Code
T85.09XA
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Shunt obstruction
  • • Shunt displacement

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of mechanical complication.

Infection and inflammatory reaction due to cerebrospinal fluid drainage device

Non-Billable
T85.730
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Shunt infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation includes the specific organism if known.

Hydrocephalus

Non-Billable
G91.x
Non-Billable

Applicable To

  • • Congenital hydrocephalus
  • • Post-traumatic hydrocephalus

Important Notes

  • • Always code hydrocephalus with Z98.2.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G91.x

Hydrocephalus

Code alongside Z98.2 to indicate the underlying condition.

Z98.2

Presence of cerebrospinal fluid drainage device

Use to indicate the presence of the shunt.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for VP shunt status is Z98.2, which indicates the presence of a cerebrospinal fluid drainage device.

How do you code a VP shunt infection?

For a VP shunt infection, use T85.730, which covers infection and inflammatory reaction due to a cerebrospinal fluid drainage device.

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