ICD Code Z90.79
ICD code Z90.79 is used to indicate the absence of other specified organs or tissue following a surgical procedure.
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What is ICD diagnosis code Z90.79
ICD code Z90.79 is acquired absence of other genital organ(s).
When to use ICD code Z90.79
1. History of surgical removal of one or more organs from the digestive system
2. Absence of digestive organ(s) due to previous surgery
3. Patient presents for care or treatment related to the absence of digestive organ(s)
4. No current disease or disorder of the removed organ(s)
5. Documentation in the medical record confirming prior surgical procedure resulting in organ removal
Billable CPT codes for ICD code Z90.79
Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code Z90.79 include:
- 19301 (Mastectomy, partial)
- 19303 (Mastectomy, simple, complete)
- 19316 (Mastopexy)
- 19318 (Reduction mammoplasty)
- 19325 (Breast augmentation with implant)
- 19340 (Immediate insertion of breast prosthesis following mastopexy, mastectomy or in reconstruction)
- 19342 (Delayed insertion of breast prosthesis following mastopexy, mastectomy or in reconstruction)
- 19357 (Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction)
- 19380 (Revision of reconstructed breast)
- 11970 (Replacement of tissue expander with permanent prosthesis)
- 11971 (Removal of tissue expander without insertion of prosthesis)
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