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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for History of Craniotomy

ICD-10 Coding for History of Craniotomy

Z98.890
Z48.811
G97.82

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

Also Known as:
Post-craniotomy status
Craniotomy history
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for History of Craniotomy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for History of Craniotomy

Use ICD-10 code Z98.890 for personal history of surgery, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Personal history of surgery

Billable Code
Z98.890
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Patient has a documented history of craniotomy with no active complications.
coding:
  • • Not to be used during the global period of surgery.

Applicable To

  • • History of craniotomy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the history of craniotomy and any ongoing care needs.

Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system

Billable Code
Z48.811
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Aftercare following craniotomy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the type of aftercare provided.

Postprocedural complications of nervous system surgery

Billable Code
G97.82
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Complications following craniotomy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the nature of the complication.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z48.811

Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the nervous system

Use for follow-up visits within the global period after craniotomy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for history of craniotomy?

The ICD-10 code for history of craniotomy is Z98.890, which indicates a personal history of surgery.

When should Z48.811 be used?

Z48.811 is used for encounters specifically for surgical aftercare following nervous system surgery, such as craniotomy, within the global period.

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