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ICD-10 Coding for Status Post PCI(Z98.61, Z95.5, Z95.820)

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for Status Post PCI. Includes clinical validation requirements, documentation requirements, and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Post-PCI StatusPost Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Status Post PCI

Z95-Z98Primary Range

Presence of cardiac and vascular implants and grafts

This range includes codes for the status of cardiac procedures and the presence of implants, such as stents, following PCI.

Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescriptionWhen to UseKey Documentation
Z98.61Status post coronary angioplasty without implant and graftUse when documenting a patient's history of coronary angioplasty without stent placement.
  • Documentation of prior coronary angioplasty
  • Absence of stent placement in the procedure note
Z95.5Presence of coronary angioplasty implant and graftUse when a patient has a coronary stent in place.
  • Cath report confirming stent placement
  • Clinical notes specifying stent presence
Z95.820Presence of one coronary stentUse when only one coronary stent is present.
  • Cath report indicating single stent placement

Clinical Decision Support

Always review the patient's clinical documentation thoroughly. When in doubt, choose the more specific code and ensure documentation supports it.

Key Information: ICD-10 code for status post PCI

Essential facts and insights about Status Post PCI

The ICD-10 code for status post PCI without stent is Z98.61, while Z95.5 is used for the presence of a coronary stent.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes for status post pci

Status post coronary angioplasty without implant and graft
Billable Code

Decision Criteria

clinical Criteria

  • Patient has undergone angioplasty without stent placement.

Applicable To

  • Status post angioplasty

Excludes

  • Presence of coronary stent (Z95.5)

Clinical Validation Requirements

  • Documentation of prior coronary angioplasty
  • Absence of stent placement in the procedure note

Code-Specific Risks

  • Misuse if stent was placed during the procedure.

Coding Notes

  • Ensure documentation specifies the absence of stent placement.

Differential Codes

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

Presence of coronary angioplasty implant and graft

Z95.5
Use Z95.5 if a stent is present post-angioplasty.

Status post coronary angioplasty without implant and graft

Z98.61
Use Z98.61 if no stent was placed.

Presence of multiple coronary stents

Z95.828
Use Z95.828 if more than one stent is present.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common documentation and coding issues when documenting Status Post PCI to ensure proper reimbursement, maintain compliance, and reduce audit risk. These guidelines are particularly important when using ICD-10 code Z98.61.

Impact

Clinical: Inaccurate treatment planning., Regulatory: Potential audit issues., Financial: Incorrect billing.

Mitigation Strategy

Ensure detailed procedure notes, Verify stent details

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect reimbursement due to misclassification., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate patient records.

Mitigation Strategy

Verify the number of stents and use Z95.820 for a single stent.

Impact

Incomplete stent details can lead to coding errors.

Mitigation Strategy

Ensure cath reports are complete and accurate.

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 Status Post PCI, with expert answers to help guide accurate code selection and documentation.

Documentation Templates for Status Post PCI

Use these documentation templates to ensure complete and accurate documentation for Status Post PCI. These templates include all required elements for proper coding and billing.

Post-PCI Follow-up

Specialty: Cardiology

Required Elements

  • Procedure date
  • Vessels treated
  • Stent details
  • Current medications
  • Complications

Examples: Poor vs. Good Documentation

Poor Documentation Example
Had stent last year
Good Documentation Example
Status post PCI with 3.5x28mm Xience Alpine stent to proximal LAD (11/2024). Current on DAPT until 5/2025. No angina recurrence.
Explanation
The good example provides specific details about the procedure and current treatment.

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