Wiki Exposed VP Shunt

[JOgielo]

Inpatient has an exposed VP(Ventriculoperitoneal) Shunt. I am looking for a icd-9 for this. Would you code 996.59-Mechanical Comp of spec prosthetic device, implant, or graft?I would appreciate your input. Thanks!

 

[msrd_081002]

996.2

Inpatient has an exposed VP(Ventriculoperitoneal) Shunt. I am looking for a icd-9 for this. Would you code 996.59-Mechanical Comp of spec prosthetic device, implant, or graft?I would appreciate your input. Thanks!

I'd assign 996.2; [exposed shunt tubing is an "indication" for revision.]
{complication / mechanical / shunt/ ventricular (communivcating)-996.2}

Thanks

 

[JOgielo]

Thank you so much for your help with this one!