2025 ICD-10-CM code Z98.83
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Filtering (vitreous) bleb after glaucoma surgery status.
Modifiers may be applicable depending on the circumstances of the encounter and any additional procedures performed. Consult your local payer's guidelines for specific modifier usage.
The medical necessity for coding Z98.83 is established by the need to document the post-surgical status of the filtering bleb, which is a crucial element in the overall management of glaucoma.This documentation aids in monitoring for potential complications and ensures appropriate ongoing care.
The clinical responsibility for this code falls upon ophthalmologists or other qualified healthcare professionals managing post-glaucoma surgery patients.The physician documents the presence and status of the filtering bleb, ensuring appropriate follow-up care if complications arise.
- Chapter 21: Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
- Z98.83 falls under the broader category of Z98 (Other specified postprocedural states) within Chapter 21 (Factors influencing health status and contact with health services).
In simple words: This code describes the condition of a small, surgically created opening in the eye after glaucoma surgery.The code notes the presence of this opening without describing any problems with it.If there are issues with the opening, a different code will be used.
This ICD-10-CM code signifies the status of a filtering bleb (a surgically created drainage channel in the eye) after glaucoma surgery.It's used to document the presence of the bleb without indicating any complications such as infection or inflammation.This code is specifically for the post-surgical status of the bleb and should not be used if the bleb is inflamed or infected (use codes from H59.4- for those conditions).
Example 1: A patient presents for a routine post-operative check-up following glaucoma surgery.The filtering bleb is observed to be intact and functioning appropriately.Code Z98.83 is used to document the status of the bleb., During a routine eye exam six months post-glaucoma surgery, the physician documents the stable presence of the filtering bleb.No complications are present. Code Z98.83 is used to record the bleb status., A patient returns to the ophthalmologist's office for a follow-up visit three years after a trabeculectomy procedure.The filtering bleb remains functional, and no adverse effects are observed. The physician uses Z98.83 to report the status.
Documentation should include details about the surgical procedure performed (e.g., trabeculectomy), the date of the surgery, and a description of the current status of the filtering bleb.Notes on any complications, such as inflammation or infection, should also be included to ensure accurate coding.
** This code is POA exempt.It is essential to differentiate between the presence of a filtering bleb and complications associated with it.Use appropriate supplementary codes to address any concurrent diagnoses or complications.
- Payment Status: Active
- Modifier TC rule: Not applicable to this diagnostic code.
- Specialties:Ophthalmology
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Ambulatory Surgical Center