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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Foley Catheter

ICD-10 Coding for Foley Catheter

N39.0
T83.511A

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

Also Known as:
Indwelling Urinary Catheter
Urethral Catheter
urinary catheterization
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Foley Catheter

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

Use ICD-10 code N39.0 for urinary tract infection, site not specified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Urinary tract infection, site not specified

Billable Code
N39.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive urine culture with symptoms onset >48hrs post-insertion

Applicable To

  • • UTI due to Foley catheter

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation explicitly links UTI to Foley catheter.

Infection and inflammatory reaction due to indwelling urethral catheter, initial encounter

Billable Code
T83.511A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Fever, positive urine culture
  • • Catheter in place >48hrs

Applicable To

  • • CAUTI

Important Notes

  • • Sequence as primary if present on admission.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z46.82

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

Use for routine maintenance or adjustment of Foley catheter.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a Foley catheter-related UTI?

The ICD-10 code for a Foley catheter-related UTI is T83.511A, indicating an infection due to an indwelling urethral catheter.

How do you code a Foley catheter insertion?

For Foley catheter insertion, use CPT code 51702 for simple insertion and 51703 for complex cases, such as those involving anatomical challenges.

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