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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Tracheomalacia

ICD-10 Coding for Tracheomalacia

J38.6
J95.5
Q32.0

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

Also Known as:
Tracheal Collapse
Tracheal Softening
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Tracheomalacia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Tracheomalacia

Use ICD-10 code J38.6 for trachea/larynx stenosis/tracheomalacia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Trachea/larynx stenosis/tracheomalacia

Billable Code
J38.6
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed tracheal collapse via bronchoscopy.
coding:
  • • Non-iatrogenic etiology confirmed.

Applicable To

  • • Idiopathic tracheomalacia
  • • Tracheomalacia secondary to chronic inflammation

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies non-iatrogenic causes.

Iatrogenic subglottic/tracheal stenosis/tracheomalacia

Billable Code
J95.5
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Tracheomalacia due to prolonged intubation
  • • Tracheomalacia post-tracheostomy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure linkage to the procedure causing the condition.

Congenital tracheomalacia

Billable Code
Q32.0
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Congenital tracheomalacia diagnosed in neonates

Important Notes

  • • Ensure congenital origin is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z98.81

Status post-tracheostomy

Use for ongoing tracheostomy care.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for tracheomalacia?

The ICD-10 code for non-iatrogenic tracheomalacia is J38.6, while iatrogenic tracheomalacia is coded as J95.5. Congenital cases use Q32.0.

How is iatrogenic tracheomalacia coded?

Iatrogenic tracheomalacia, caused by medical procedures like intubation, is coded as J95.5. Ensure documentation links the condition to the procedure.

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