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Pain score before hardware removal was 3.4 (range 0 to 6) and decreased to 1.3 (range 0 to 6) after removal. 58 (72.5%) patients experienced improved ankle stiffness and 65 (81.3%) less discomfort while walking on uneven ground and 63 (80.8%) patients were satisfied with hardware removal.
FAQ icd 10 code for removal of hardware
What is the ICD 10 code for removal of internal fixation?
2018/2019 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z47.2. Encounter for removal of internal fixation device. Z47.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
How many times can you code the removal of hardware?
A: Based on a discussion by the AAOS ICD-9 and CPT Coding Committee, removal of hardware used for a specific fracture type—regardless of the number of screws, plates, rods or incisions—would only be coded once.
What is the Z code primary for removal of external fixation devices?
We have successfully used this type of Z code primary in the past for removal of devices that have reached the end of their life expectancy or are no longer needed as the patient has fully recovered. The ICD-10 index also gives instruction for removal of an external fixation device to code to fracture with seventh character D. I hope this helps!
What is the ICD-10 Procedure Coding System?
The ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) is a catalog of procedural codes used by medical professionals for hospital inpatient healthcare settings. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) maintain the catalog in the U.S. releasing yearly updates.
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