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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Left Chest Pacemaker Scar

ICD-10 Coding for Left Chest Pacemaker Scar

Z95.0
L90.5
T82.1-

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for left chest pacemaker scar includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Pacemaker Scar
Cardiac Device Scar
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Left Chest Pacemaker Scar

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Left Chest Pacemaker Scar

Use ICD-10 code Z95.0 for presence of cardiac pacemaker, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Presence of cardiac pacemaker

Billable Code
Z95.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of a pacemaker without complications

Applicable To

  • • Status post pacemaker insertion

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no complications are present when using this code.

Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin

Billable Code
L90.5
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented hypertrophic or keloid scar
  • • Symptoms such as pain or itching

Applicable To

  • • Hypertrophic scar
  • • Keloid scar

Important Notes

  • • Ensure symptoms are documented if using this code.

Mechanical complications of cardiac and vascular devices

Non-Billable
T82.1-
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented infection or mechanical issue
  • • Supporting lab results or imaging

Applicable To

  • • Infection of pacemaker site
  • • Mechanical failure of pacemaker

Important Notes

  • • Ensure complications are well-documented.
Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code a left chest pacemaker scar?

Use Z95.0 for the presence of a pacemaker without complications. If the scar is symptomatic, use L90.5 with Z95.0. For complications, use T82.1- with Z95.0.

What ICD-10 code is used for a pacemaker scar with complications?

For a pacemaker scar with complications, use T82.1- along with Z95.0 to indicate the presence of a pacemaker.

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