ICD Code Z98.1

ICD code Z98.1 is a code used to indicate a history of bypass surgery of the digestive tract.

1. History of prior surgical procedure involving the digestive tract

2. Absence of current symptoms directly related to the original condition

3. Patient presents for follow-up, surveillance, or management related to the previous surgery

4. No evidence of current disease recurrence or complications from the original condition

5. Documentation in the medical record indicating the patient’s surgical history as relevant to ongoing care

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code Z98.1 include:

- 49560 (Repair initial incisional or ventral hernia; reducible)

- 49561 (Repair initial incisional or ventral hernia; incarcerated or strangulated)

- 49565 (Repair recurrent incisional or ventral hernia; reducible)

- 49566 (Repair recurrent incisional or ventral hernia; incarcerated or strangulated)

- 49568 (Implantation of mesh or other prosthesis for open incisional or ventral hernia repair)

- 11005 (Debridement of skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and fascia for necrotizing soft tissue infection; abdominal wall, with or without fascial closure)

- 10180 (Incision and drainage, complex, postoperative wound infection)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and treatment related to ICD code Z98.1.

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