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ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for sepsis aftercare Z51.A

ICD-10 code Z51.A for Encounter for sepsis aftercare 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 sepsis aftercare

Z51

Excludes1: follow-up examination after treatment (Z08-Z09)

Code also: condition requiring care

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Z51.11
For example, if the codes being billed are for antineoplastic treatment. If it's for a physician visit, I wouldn't use Z51.11. Instead I'd use the chief complaint/primary reason for the visit (usuall... [ Read More ]
Which way is correct?
Who is instructing you to use the Z51.12? The provider or the payer? Does the patient also have a neoplastic condition or are they strictly being treated for age-related osteoporosis? I would not u... [ Read More ]
Which way is correct? denosumab prolia z51.12 z5112
Question about diagnosis for patients that are seen in infusion clinics for the "Prolia (denosumab)" injection. I am being instructed to code Z51.15 - Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy as th... [ Read More ]
Z51.11
The guidelines say that Z51.11 can be first-listed or primary if the encounter is 'chiefly' for the administration of medication to treat neoplasm. What defines as 'chiefly'? If the patient is seen a... [ Read More ]
Z51.11
The guidelines say that Z51.11 can be first-listed or primary if the encounter is 'chiefly' for the administration of medication to treat neoplasm. What defines as 'chiefly'? If the patient is seen ... [ Read More ]
95117 / Allergy injections - documentation requirement
[QUOTE="rthomas@impcna.com, post: 544096, member: 431816"] No problem, happy to help. Yes, you can use dx Z51.6 but it may depend on the insurance. When it comes to Medicaid and the Medicaid managed... [ Read More ]
95117 / Allergy injections - documentation requirement
[QUOTE="MRC_CPCCRC, post: 544091, member: 282848"] I truly appreciate you taking the time to respond to my query, Ms. Thomas. This documentation outline is super helpful! I suppose the only thing we'd... [ Read More ]
95117 / Allergy injections - documentation requirement
[QUOTE="rthomas@impcna.com, post: 544075, member: 431816"] We only provide this service to our established patients. Pt/caregiver instructed epipen must be present for allergy injection to be given. ... [ Read More ]
Long term use of antibiotics
I am looking for guidance regarding the coding of an encounter when a patient comes in for a CBC/CMP and there diagnosis provided is Z79.2 Long term use of antibiotics. The antibiotic level itself is... [ Read More ]
Personal History of Cancer-- Invalid principal diagnosis?
[QUOTE="csperoni, post: 542645, member: 164618"] I suppose I would first question why you are doing a procedure if the treatment of the malignancy is completed. I've only used for surveillance visits... [ Read More ]
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