Tracheostomy ICD-10-CM Codes | 2023

presence of tracheostomy icd 10
presence of tracheostomy icd 10

What ICD-10 Codes are used for Tracheostomy

ICD-10 codes are crucial in healthcare documentation, providing a standardized system for classifying diseases and medical conditions. Tracheostomy, a medical procedure involving the creation of an opening in the neck to facilitate breathing, is represented by specific ICD-10 codes.

Here are the commonly used tracheostomy ICD-10 codes:

  • Z93.0 – Tracheostomy Status: This code indicates the presence of a tracheostomy tube or stoma. It is assigned when a patient has undergone a tracheostomy procedure, and it documents the tracheostomy status.
  • J95.03 – Acute Tracheostomy Infection: This code applies when a tracheostomy patient develops an acute infection. It helps healthcare providers track and manage infections related to the tracheostomy site.
  • J95.01 – Acute Tracheostomy Hemorrhage: Used when bleeding is associated with a tracheostomy. This code aids in identifying and addressing acute hemorrhagic complications related to the tracheostomy procedure.
  • J95.02 – Acute Tracheostomy Granuloma: Indicates the presence of granulation tissue around the tracheostomy site. Granulomas can form as a response to irritation or trauma and may require specific management.
  • J95.09 – Other Acute Complications of Tracheostomy: This code reports other acute complications not covered by specific codes. It serves as a catch-all for uncommon acute issues related to tracheostomy.
  • J95.1 – Chronic Tracheostomy Infection: Applied when a patient with a tracheostomy experiences a chronic or recurrent infection. Chronic infections may require a different approach to management than acute cases.
  • J95.2 – Chronic Tracheostomy Hemorrhage: This code is used when persistent or recurrent bleeding is associated with a tracheostomy. Chronic hemorrhage may necessitate ongoing monitoring and intervention.
  • J95.3 – Chronic Tracheostomy Granuloma: Indicates the presence of chronic granulation tissue around the tracheostomy site. Chronic granulomas may require long-term management strategies.
  • J95.89 – Other Tracheostomy Complications: This code encompasses various other complications not covered by specific codes. It helps capture a range of less common or miscellaneous tracheostomy-related issues.
  • J95.9 – Tracheostomy Complication, Unspecified: Applied when the nature of the tracheostomy complication is unspecified or not further specified. It is used when the available information does not provide details on the specific complication.

These ICD-10 codes facilitate accurate and standardized reporting of tracheostomy-related conditions, ensuring healthcare providers can communicate effectively about patient care and outcomes.