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ICD-10 Coding for Kerecis Fish Skin Graft(XHRPXF7)

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for Kerecis Fish Skin Graft. Includes clinical validation requirements, documentation requirements, and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Biological Kerecis GraftAcellular Fish Skin Graft

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Kerecis Fish Skin Graft

XHRPXF7Primary Range

Replacement of Skin with Bioengineered Allogeneic Construct

Primary code for Kerecis fish skin grafts, classified as bioengineered xenografts.

Skin Substitutes

Includes HCPCS codes for various skin substitutes, including Kerecis.

Key Information: ICD-10 code for Kerecis fish skin graft

Essential facts and insights about Kerecis Fish Skin Graft

The ICD-10 code for Kerecis fish skin graft is XHRPXF7, used for bioengineered allogeneic constructs.

Primary ICD-10-CM Code for procedure biological kerecis graft

Replacement of Skin with Bioengineered Allogeneic Construct
Non-billable Code

Decision Criteria

clinical Criteria

  • Presence of full-thickness wound requiring biological graft

documentation Criteria

  • Prior treatment failure documented

Applicable To

  • Kerecis fish skin graft

Excludes

  • Synthetic skin substitutes

Clinical Validation Requirements

  • Documentation of acellular fish skin graft application
  • Wound measurements and prior treatment failure

Code-Specific Risks

  • Incorrectly coding as synthetic substitute

Coding Notes

  • Ensure documentation specifies 'biological' to avoid confusion with synthetic codes.

Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that should be used in conjunction with the main diagnosis codes when applicable.

Epifix (Kerecis-specific HCPCS code)

Q4186
Use for tracking Kerecis product applications.

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions to the primary diagnosis.

Replacement of Skin with Synthetic Substitute

0HRLXJ3
Use for synthetic substitutes like Integra, not for biological grafts like Kerecis.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common documentation and coding issues when documenting Kerecis Fish Skin Graft to ensure proper reimbursement, maintain compliance, and reduce audit risk. These guidelines are particularly important when using ICD-10 code XHRPXF7.

Impact

Clinical: May lead to inappropriate treatment plans., Regulatory: Non-compliance with payer policies., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation Strategy

Include detailed treatment history in notes.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding may lead to claim denials., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate medical records.

Mitigation Strategy

Verify graft type and use XHRPXF7 for biological grafts.

Impact

Using synthetic codes for biological grafts.

Mitigation Strategy

Educate staff on correct code selection.

Documentation errors, coding pitfalls, and audit risks are interconnected aspects of medical coding and billing. Addressing all three areas helps ensure accurate coding, optimal reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ICD-10 coding for Kerecis Fish Skin Graft, with expert answers to help guide accurate code selection and documentation.

Documentation Templates for Kerecis Fish Skin Graft

Use these documentation templates to ensure complete and accurate documentation for Kerecis Fish Skin Graft. These templates include all required elements for proper coding and billing.

Chronic wound requiring Kerecis graft

Specialty: Dermatology

Required Elements

  • Wound size and depth
  • Prior treatment details
  • Graft application specifics

Example Documentation

Applied Kerecis Omega3 graft to 4.2 cm² venous ulcer after 6 weeks of failed compression therapy.

Examples: Poor vs. Good Documentation

Poor Documentation Example
Applied skin substitute to leg ulcer.
Good Documentation Example
Applied Kerecis Omega3 graft (3x5 cm) to full-thickness DFU measuring 2.1x1.8x0.3 cm after 6 weeks failed conventional therapy.
Explanation
The good example provides specific product, size, and prior treatment details.

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