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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Presence of Urinary Catheter

ICD-10 Coding for Presence of Urinary Catheter

Z46.6
T83.51
N39.0

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code Z46.6 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
Z46.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Routine catheter care documented

Applicable To

  • • Routine catheter maintenance

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies routine care without complications.

Infection and inflammatory reaction due to indwelling urinary catheter

Non-Billable
T83.51
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive urine culture
  • • Symptoms of infection
  • • Provider documentation linking infection to catheter

Applicable To

  • • Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI)

Important Notes

  • • Provider must explicitly document the link between the catheter and infection.

Urinary tract infection, site not specified

Billable Code
N39.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Symptoms of UTI
  • • Urine culture results

Applicable To

  • • UTI without specified site

Important Notes

  • • Ensure no documentation links the UTI to the catheter.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for routine urinary catheter care?

The ICD-10 code for routine urinary catheter care is Z46.6, used for encounters involving the fitting and adjustment of urinary devices without complications.

How do you code a catheter-associated UTI?

A catheter-associated UTI is coded as T83.51, provided there is explicit documentation linking the infection to the catheter.

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