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ICD-10-CM Code for Cataract extraction status, left eye Z98.42

ICD-10 code Z98.42 for Cataract extraction status, left eye is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Cataract extraction status, left eye

Z98.4

Excludes1: aphakia (H27.0)

Use additional code to identify intraocular lens implant status (Z96.1)

Z98

Excludes2: aftercare (Z43-Z49, Z51)
follow-up medical care (Z08-Z09)
postprocedural complication - see Alphabetical Index

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Postprocedural Status Diagnosis
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Postprocedural Status Diagnosis
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how should I know when a post-surgical status Z code is needed?
[QUOTE="The Angel Of the South, post: 515892, member: 736514"] This has tripped me up before. Latest example from my practicode: The rationale says it needed Z98.83, Filtering (vitreous) bleb after... [ Read More ]
how should I know when a post-surgical status Z code is needed?
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C section scar diagnosis at postpartum clinic visit
Should Z98.891 be coded for the postpartum C section scar? To me it sounds like a history of a scar from a previous C section, not the current most recent one, so I didn't think it should be coded bu... [ Read More ]
T7 Compression fracture (S)
[QUOTE="LisaAlonso23, post: 513788, member: 220094"] The correct ICD-10 code for a compression fracture of the thoracic spine is M48.54XA. This is the diagnosis to use for the repair/fusion. Z47.89 ... [ Read More ]
T7 Compression fracture (S)
The correct ICD-10 code for a compression fracture of the thoracic spine is M48.54XA. This is the diagnosis to use for the repair/fusion. Z47.89 is for orthopedic aftercare If this is a new conditi... [ Read More ]
T7 Compression fracture (S)
Hello, I need some input on this please. Pt has a T7 compression fracture that ended up being treat with a thoracic fusion. Can you use Z47.89, Z98.1 and then S22.060S?... [ Read More ]
Semen Analysis
Hi Annetteebec,:geek: I d use the CPT 89322 seems to cover all sperm analysis. See page 696 in CPT manual year 2022. Ensure link to proper dx code to get funded properly. Possible dx can be N46, N4... [ Read More ]
Coding for Legally blind in one eye
[QUOTE="warrenfamily103@gmail.com, post: 510704, member: 599309"] I am trying to code a chart and one of the diagnoses is that the patient is legally blind in his left eye, the right just states he ha... [ Read More ]
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