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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Gastric Bypass Status

ICD-10 Coding for Gastric Bypass Status

Z98.84
E66.01

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

Also Known as:
Bariatric Surgery Status
Post-Gastric Bypass
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Gastric Bypass Status

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

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

History of bariatric surgery

Billable Code
Z98.84
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

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

Applicable To

  • • Status post gastric bypass
  • • History of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document the absence of current complications and include BMI.

Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

Billable Code
E66.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • BMI documentation ≥ 40
  • • Dietary and lifestyle history

Applicable To

  • • Obesity with BMI ≥ 40

Important Notes

  • • Ensure BMI is documented to support the diagnosis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z68.XX

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Document current BMI in conjunction with Z98.84.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for gastric bypass status?

The ICD-10 code for gastric bypass status is Z98.84, used to indicate a history of bariatric surgery.

How do you document BMI for gastric bypass patients?

Document BMI using Z68.XX codes, ensuring weight and height are recorded at each visit for accuracy.

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