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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Presence of Indwelling Foley Catheter

ICD-10 Coding for Presence of Indwelling Foley Catheter

Z46.82
T83.511A

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for presence of indwelling foley catheter includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Foley Catheter Management
Urinary Catheter Presence
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Presence of Indwelling Foley Catheter

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Presence of Indwelling Foley Catheter

Use ICD-10 code Z46.82 for encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Encounter for fitting and adjustment of urinary device

Billable Code
Z46.82
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Encounter focused on routine management or adjustment of Foley catheter.

Applicable To

  • • Routine management of indwelling Foley catheter

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation clearly states the purpose of the encounter as routine management or adjustment.

Infection due to indwelling urinary catheter, initial encounter

Billable Code
T83.511A
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive urine culture with >10^5 CFU/mL
  • • Fever and symptoms of infection
  • • Documented causal relationship to Foley catheter

Applicable To

  • • Catheter-associated urinary tract infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation explicitly links the infection to the catheter.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

N39.0

Urinary tract infection, site not specified

Use alongside T83.511A when a catheter-associated UTI is confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for the presence of an indwelling Foley catheter?

The ICD-10 code for the presence of an indwelling Foley catheter is Z46.82, used for encounters related to the management or adjustment of urinary devices.

When should T83.511A be used?

T83.511A should be used when there is a documented infection due to an indwelling urinary catheter, confirmed by clinical findings and a causal relationship.

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