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Report 00220 for VP Shunt Revision

Published on Tue Apr 12, 2005

Question: What diagnosis should I report for a non-functioning VP shunt? What code is for VP shunt revision?


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Answer: Report diagnosis 996.2(Mechanical complication of nervous system device, implant and graft). The procedure codes are 62230 (Replacement or revision of cerebrospinal fluid shunt, obstructed valve, or distal catheter in shunt system) and anesthesia code 00220 (Anesthesia for intracranial procedures; cerebrospinal fluid shunting procedures).
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