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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Gastric Bypass

ICD-10 Coding for Gastric Bypass

Z98.84
K91.89

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

Also Known as:
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
RYGB
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Gastric Bypass

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Gastric Bypass

Use ICD-10 code Z98.84 for bariatric surgery status, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Bariatric surgery status

Billable Code
Z98.84
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Patient has undergone gastric bypass surgery with no current complications.

Applicable To

  • • History of gastric bypass surgery

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no current complications are present when using Z98.84.

Other postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system

Billable Code
K91.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented post-surgical complication
  • • Relevant clinical symptoms or imaging findings

Applicable To

  • • Anastomotic leak
  • • Post-gastric bypass hypoglycemia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the specific complication coded.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for gastric bypass?

The ICD-10 code for gastric bypass status is Z98.84, used for patients with a history of bariatric surgery without current complications.

How do you code complications after gastric bypass?

Use ICD-10 code K91.89 for postprocedural complications of the digestive system, specifying the type of complication with additional codes.

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