POST OP FISTULA

when a pt has a post op fistula would you code the T8183XD or the specific fistula such as K63.2 or both ?

Comments

  • With T81.83XD, the description of the code is PERSISTENT post operative fistula following a procedure. I wouldn't use that code unless it were provider confirmed that the cause of the fistula was the surgical procedure and that it was persistent. If it were a newly discovered fistula after a procedure, I can't honestly say that I would use that code.

  • yeah that persistent stopped me from using it and i just used the fistula code. but anyway to capture that it was from the surgery. it did state how surgery was complicated by the fistula but just not persistent

Sign In or Register to comment.