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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Suprapubic Catheter

ICD-10 Coding for Suprapubic Catheter

T83.51XA
R33.9

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

Also Known as:
SPC
Suprapubic Cystostomy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Suprapubic Catheter

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Suprapubic Catheter

Use ICD-10 code T83.51XA for infection and inflammatory reaction due to indwelling urinary catheter, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Infection and inflammatory reaction due to indwelling urinary catheter, initial encounter

Non-Billable
T83.51XA
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of infection symptoms and positive culture results.

Applicable To

  • • Infection due to suprapubic catheter

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the catheter type and infection details.

Retention of urine, unspecified

Billable Code
R33.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented absence of urine output
  • • Catheter flushing attempts

Applicable To

  • • Urinary retention due to catheter blockage

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the cause of retention.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

N39.0

Urinary tract infection, site not specified

Use alongside T83.51XA to specify a UTI caused by the catheter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code a suprapubic catheter infection?

Use ICD-10 code T83.51XA for infections due to an indwelling urinary catheter, specifying the organism with an additional code.

What is the ICD-10 code for a suprapubic catheter change?

For a simple suprapubic catheter change, use CPT code 51705.

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