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Wiki icd10 code needed

philwjp

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I cannot find an ICD10 code for Poor Venous Access. This is not a complication or management of central line. Pt needs central line because of poor venous access. Any suggestions?
 
I87

Did you tried to look for I87.1 or I 87.8?
Confirm diagnoses can be only chosen if it is documented... what does the note says? Per your question there is narrowing of the vein ( it could be any of these condition-stricture, thrombosis, insufficiency)for which central line placement was performed. Most often you can also check signs and symptoms with your note and inquire with your provider for any missing DX.
 
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I wouldn't not consider 'poor venous access' the right diagnosis for this situation - I would use the diagnosis of the disease for which the patient is being treated. The central line is not being placed to treat the patient's venous access - I would assume the line is being placed to administer a medication for whatever disease the patient is being treated for in the facility and that should be the primary diagnosis for the encounter.
 
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