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ICD-10 Coding for Mitral Valve Repair(Z95.2, Z98.890)

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for Mitral Valve Repair. Includes clinical validation requirements, documentation requirements, and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Mitral Valve ReconstructionMV Repair

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Mitral Valve Repair

Z95-Z98Primary Range

Presence of cardiac and vascular implants and grafts

Includes codes for prosthetic and postprocedural states relevant to mitral valve repair.

Nonrheumatic mitral valve disorders

Covers underlying conditions like mitral regurgitation that necessitate repair.

Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

CodeDescriptionWhen to UseKey Documentation
Z95.2Presence of prosthetic heart valveUse when a prosthetic device is used in the repair.
  • Documentation of prosthetic material, e.g., annuloplasty ring.
Z98.890Other specified postprocedural statesUse when no prosthetic device remains post-repair.
  • Repair documented without prosthetic device.

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 mitral valve repair

Essential facts and insights about Mitral Valve Repair

The ICD-10 code for mitral valve repair with a prosthetic device is Z95.2.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes for mitral valve repair

Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Billable Code

Decision Criteria

clinical Criteria

  • Presence of prosthetic material in mitral valve repair.

Applicable To

  • Prosthetic mitral valve

Excludes

Clinical Validation Requirements

  • Documentation of prosthetic material, e.g., annuloplasty ring.

Code-Specific Risks

  • Incorrectly coding biological valves as prosthetic.

Coding Notes

  • Ensure documentation specifies the type of prosthetic used.

Ancillary Codes

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

Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

I34.0
Document underlying mitral regurgitation.

Differential Codes

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

Presence of xenogenic heart valve

Z95.3
Use for biological valves, not synthetic prosthetics.

Presence of prosthetic heart valve

Z95.2
Use when a prosthetic device is present.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common documentation and coding issues when documenting Mitral Valve Repair to ensure proper reimbursement, maintain compliance, and reduce audit risk. These guidelines are particularly important when using ICD-10 code Z95.2.

Impact

Clinical: Misrepresentation of surgical procedure., Regulatory: Potential audit failure., Financial: Delayed or denied reimbursement.

Mitigation Strategy

Ensure detailed operative notes.

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect coding can lead to denied claims., Compliance: Non-compliance with CMS guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate patient records.

Mitigation Strategy

Use Z95.3 for xenogenic implants.

Impact

Incorrect coding of prosthetic devices can lead to audits.

Mitigation Strategy

Verify prosthetic details in surgical notes.

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 Mitral Valve Repair, with expert answers to help guide accurate code selection and documentation.

Documentation Templates for Mitral Valve Repair

Use these documentation templates to ensure complete and accurate documentation for Mitral Valve Repair. These templates include all required elements for proper coding and billing.

Open Mitral Valve Repair

Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery

Required Elements

  • Procedure details
  • Type of repair
  • Prosthetic details

Example Documentation

Open mitral valve repair via quadrangular resection of P2 segment with 28mm semi-rigid annuloplasty ring.

Examples: Poor vs. Good Documentation

Poor Documentation Example
Mitral valve repaired.
Good Documentation Example
Mitral valve repair via quadrangular resection with 28mm annuloplasty ring.
Explanation
The good example specifies the technique and prosthetic used.

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