lindacoder
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Need diagnosis code for lap band erosion - thanks
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Wiki Dx code for lap band erosion
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MnTwins29
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The best I can come up with is 996.70, the complication code due to an unspecified device.
msrd_081002
Networker
RE:ICD Lap-Band erosion
Lap-Band erosion is "migration of the band" through the stomach wall into the stomach.
I'd suggest either of the below specified.
coded as complication surgical/stomach banding------------1. Complications of internal anastomosis & bypass of GI tract= 997.4 +V45.86+E878.2
or
2. Mechanical complication due to other implant and internal device NEC=996.59 + V45.86+ E878.2
Thanks
Lap-Band erosion is "migration of the band" through the stomach wall into the stomach.
I'd suggest either of the below specified.
coded as complication surgical/stomach banding------------1. Complications of internal anastomosis & bypass of GI tract= 997.4 +V45.86+E878.2
or
2. Mechanical complication due to other implant and internal device NEC=996.59 + V45.86+ E878.2
Thanks
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