Find comprehensive information on Pectus Excavatum, including clinical documentation, medical coding, ICD-10 codes, healthcare guidelines, surgical repair, Nuss procedure, Ravitch procedure, Haller index, and treatment options. This resource provides details on diagnosis, symptoms, severity assessment, and pre- and post-operative care for Pectus Excavatum for healthcare professionals and patients. Learn about the latest research, clinical trials, and best practices related to Pectus Excavatum management.
Also known as
Pectus excavatum
Sunken or funnel chest.
Congenital deformities of chest
Birth defects affecting the chest wall shape and structure.
Congenital deformities of thorax
Birth defects affecting the chest and rib cage.
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Is the pectus excavatum congenital?
When to use each related code
| Description |
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| Sunken chest wall |
| Pigeon chest |
| Poland syndrome |
Coding Pectus Excavatum without specifying severity (mild, moderate, severe) using Q67.6 can lead to underpayment and inaccurate clinical documentation.
Failing to code associated conditions like mitral valve prolapse or scoliosis alongside Pectus Excavatum (Q67.6) can impact risk adjustment and quality metrics.
Incorrectly coding Nuss procedure or Ravitch repair for Pectus Excavatum without documenting surgical intervention can result in coding errors and compliance issues.
Patient presents with pectus excavatum, a congenital chest wall deformity characterized by a depressed sternum. The patient reports [mild, moderate, or severe] sunken chest appearance, which [is or is not] causing functional limitations. Assessment reveals a noticeable concavity of the anterior chest wall with [symmetrical or asymmetrical] depression of the sternum and adjacent costal cartilages. The Haller index, measured from CT scan imaging, was calculated to be [insert Haller index value], indicating [mild, moderate, or severe] pectus excavatum. Patient denies shortness of breath, chest pain, or palpitations at rest. Lung auscultation reveals clear breath sounds bilaterally. Cardiac examination is within normal limits. The patient's medical history is significant for [list relevant medical history, or state 'no significant medical history']. Family history is positive negative for pectus excavatum. Current symptoms include [list current symptoms or state 'no current symptoms other than cosmetic concerns']. Differential diagnosis includes other chest wall deformities such as pectus carinatum. The patient was counseled on the natural history of pectus excavatum, potential complications, and treatment options including conservative management, the Nuss procedure, Ravitch procedure, and vacuum bell therapy. Treatment recommendations were discussed and documented, including potential risks and benefits. Follow-up is scheduled to further evaluate the patient's condition and discuss treatment plan preferences. ICD-10 code Q67.6 for pectus excavatum has been assigned. CPT codes for evaluation and management were also documented, based on the complexity of the visit.