Nephrostomy Tube ICD-10-CM Codes
ICD-10 Codes Used for Nephrostomy Tube diagnoses in 2023 to streamline medical coding and billing with our practitioner-focused resource.
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What ICD-10 Codes are Used for Nephrostomy Tube?
When dealing with nephrostomy tube procedures and diagnoses, various ICD-10 codes come into play to accurately represent the condition and its treatment. Here are some commonly used codes, along with their clinical descriptions:
T83.012A
Displacement of nephrostomy catheter, initial encounter: This code indicates the initial encounter for cases involving the displacement of a nephrostomy catheter, which might require repositioning or adjustment.
Z43.6
Encounter for attention to artificial openings of the urinary tract: This code signifies encounters for managing artificial openings created within the urinary tract, including nephrostomy tubes.
T83.0 no
Mechanical complication of urinary catheter, initial encounter: This category includes codes for various mechanical complications associated with urinary catheters, including nephrostomy tubes.
T83.8
Other complications of the urinary system, initial encounter: Used for other complications related to the urinary system, potentially relevant to nephrostomy tube cases.
N99.8 no
Other postprocedural complications and disorders of the urinary system, not elsewhere classified: This code covers miscellaneous complications and disorders that could arise post nephrostomy tube placement.
Z48.81 no
Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the urinary system: Applicable for post-surgery care related to urinary system procedures, including nephrostomy tubes.
T82.7
Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal prosthetic devices, implants, and grafts, initial encounter: Used for situations involving infections or inflammation in relation to internal devices, including nephrostomy tubes.
Which Nephrostomy Tube ICD Codes are Billable?
- T83.012A: Yes
- Z43.6: Yes
- T83.0 : No
- T83.8: Yes
- N99.8: No
- Z48.81: No
- T82.7: No
Clinical Information
- Nephrostomy tubes are commonly used for urinary diversion, often in cases of obstructed urinary flow.
- Indications include kidney stones, tumors, or other obstructions that prevent normal urine flow.
- Nephrostomy tubes are inserted through the skin into the kidney, allowing urine to bypass the obstruction.
- They are secured in place using sutures or adhesive dressings.
- Regular maintenance and monitoring are necessary to prevent infection and ensure proper functioning.
Synonyms Include:
- Kidney drainage tube
- Renal catheter
- Urinary diversion tube
- Percutaneous nephrostomy tube
- Urological stent
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Commonly asked questions
These codes are used when documenting encounters, procedures, or complications related to nephrostomy tubes.
Treatments include proper placement, maintenance, and monitoring of the nephrostomy tube. Management of complications and infections is also crucial.
A diagnosis code for a nephrostomy tube represents a specific medical condition, encounter, procedure, or complication related to the use of nephrostomy tubes in the urinary system.
