celtichrt2001
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What would I use for a child who is TPN dependent?
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Wiki ICD9 for TPN dependent
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ohn0disaster
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Does the note specify the cause for the TPN intervention? If so, I would first code the reason for TPN and I would use V58.69 for the TPN Dependence. If they do not specify the reason, you would have to just stick with the V58.69.
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celtichrt2001
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Thanks, Vanessa 
It did help!
It did help!Dgiannetto
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Some TPN dependence stems from a previous surgery. If the documentation states that the child has had a gastrostomy gtube placement, you can use K91.2. If it doesn't state a previous surgery I would code k90.9.