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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt

ICD-10 Coding for Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt

T85.01XA
G91.0

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

Also Known as:
VP Shunt
Cerebral Shunt
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt

Use ICD-10 code T85.01XA for mechanical breakdown of ventricular shunt, initial encounter, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Mechanical breakdown of ventricular shunt, initial encounter

Billable Code
T85.01XA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of symptoms like headache and vomiting with imaging showing shunt obstruction.

Applicable To

  • • Obstruction of ventricular shunt

Important Notes

  • • Ensure mechanical failure is confirmed by imaging or surgical findings.

Communicating hydrocephalus

Billable Code
G91.0
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Hydrocephalus due to impaired CSF absorption

Important Notes

  • • Always code the underlying condition when coding for shunt procedures.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

G91.0

Communicating hydrocephalus

Use to indicate the underlying condition treated by the shunt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for ventriculoperitoneal shunt complications?

The ICD-10 code for mechanical complications of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt is T85.01XA, used for initial encounters with confirmed mechanical breakdown.

How do you code a VP shunt revision?

For a VP shunt revision, use CPT code 62230 for the revision procedure and include any specific complication codes like T85.01XA if applicable.

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