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ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices related to nervous system and special senses Z46.2

ICD-10 code Z46.2 for Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices related to nervous system and special senses is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Encounter for fitting and adjustment of other devices related to nervous system and special senses
Excludes2: encounter for adjustment and management of implanted nervous system device (Z45.4-)
encounter for adjustment and management of implanted visual substitution device (Z45.31)

Z46

Includes: removal or replacement of other device

Excludes1: malfunction or other complications of device - see Alphabetical Index

Excludes2: encounter for fitting and management of implanted devices (Z45.-)
issue of repeat prescription only (Z76.0)
presence of prosthetic and other devices (Z95-Z97)

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[QUOTE="thomas7331, post: 507231, member: 5404"] I agree with your rationale, Z46.59 is more appropriate for the placement of the device whereas Z43.1 is for evaluation or maintenance of an existing d... [ Read More ]
Percutaneous Gastrostomy Placement without reason for placement - what ICD-10 do you assign?
[QUOTE="whatwouldyousay, post: 507222, member: 746676"] Thanks Lisa! This is a report I am auditing so I am trying to respond to the audit appropriately for this report which lacks any indication, rea... [ Read More ]
Percutaneous Gastrostomy Placement without reason for placement - what ICD-10 do you assign?
[QUOTE="LisaAlonso23, post: 507220, member: 220094"] Yes, it's a GI device. What does the op report state as the reason for the procedure? [/QUOTE] Thanks Lisa! This is a report I am auditing so I am ... [ Read More ]
Percutaneous Gastrostomy Placement without reason for placement - what ICD-10 do you assign?
[QUOTE="whatwouldyousay, post: 507140, member: 746676"] Is a gastrostomy considered a GI device? If so I would assign Z46.59 Is gastrostomy considered a catheter? If so I would assign Z46.82 I do not ... [ Read More ]
Percutaneous Gastrostomy Placement without reason for placement - what ICD-10 do you assign? diagnosis needed gastrostomy z46.59 z46.82
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ear wick removal
There is no specific CPT code for the removal - if it does not involve an incision or surgical technique, then it would just be considered a part of the E/M service. If the only documented reason for... [ Read More ]
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