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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for History of Gunshot Wound

ICD-10 Coding for History of Gunshot Wound

Z87.818
Z18.01

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

Also Known as:
GSW History
Past Gunshot Injury
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for History of Gunshot Wound

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

Use ICD-10 code Z87.818 for personal history of other specified injuries, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Personal history of other specified injuries

Non-Billable
Z87.818
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • No active treatment required for the gunshot wound.

Applicable To

  • • History of gunshot wound

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the gunshot wound is historical and not currently treated.

Retained metal fragments

Billable Code
Z18.01
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Imaging showing retained metal fragments

Applicable To

  • • Retained bullet fragments

Important Notes

  • • Ensure imaging confirms the presence of retained fragments.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z18.01

Retained metal fragments

Use if there are retained bullet fragments from the gunshot wound.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a history of gunshot wound?

The ICD-10 code for a history of gunshot wound is Z87.818, which indicates a personal history of other specified injuries.

How do you document a historical gunshot wound?

Document the date of the original injury, anatomical location, and any retained fragments. Use Z87.818 for coding.

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