Find comprehensive information on preoperative laboratory evaluation, including required tests, clinical documentation guidelines, medical coding (CPT, ICD-10), and healthcare best practices. Learn about common preoperative labs, blood tests, electrolyte panels, coagulation studies, and urinalysis. This resource covers pre-surgical testing, perioperative care, and patient preparation for surgery. Understand the importance of preoperative lab results interpretation and their impact on surgical risk assessment.
Also known as
Preoperative cardiovascular exam
Evaluation of heart and blood vessels before surgery.
Other preop cardiovascular exam
Other specified heart/vessel checks before surgery.
Other abnormal findings
Unspecified abnormal lab results, possibly preop.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the evaluation for a specific surgery?
Yes
Is there an abnormal finding?
No
Is there a suspected condition?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Preoperative Lab Eval |
Anemia (Preop) |
Electrolyte Imbalance (Preop) |
Separate coding of individual lab tests when a panel code exists, leading to overbilling and compliance issues.
Lack of documentation supporting the medical necessity of preoperative lab tests, resulting in denials and potential fraud accusations.
Use of an inaccurate CPT code for the specific lab test performed, causing claim rejection and revenue cycle disruption.
Preoperative laboratory evaluation performed to assess surgical risk and optimize patient outcomes prior to scheduled [Surgical Procedure Name]. Patient presents for preoperative clearance and laboratory testing. Review of systems pertinent to the planned procedure reveals [Pertinent Findings or None]. Medical history includes [List Relevant Medical History e.g., hypertension, diabetes, coronary artery disease] and current medications include [List Current Medications]. Surgical history includes [List Previous Surgeries]. Allergies include [List Allergies, or NKDA if no known drug allergies]. Physical examination reveals [Key Physical Exam Findings relevant to surgery]. Based on the patient's medical history, surgical plan, and current clinical presentation, the following laboratory tests were ordered: complete blood count (CBC) with differential, comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), coagulation studies (PT/INR, PTT), and [Other relevant labs e.g., urinalysis, electrocardiogram ECG, chest x-ray CXR]. These tests are deemed medically necessary to evaluate for anemia, electrolyte imbalances, bleeding disorders, and other potential surgical complications. Results of the preoperative lab evaluation will be reviewed upon completion and appropriate interventions implemented if necessary. Patient education provided regarding preoperative preparation, including NPO guidelines. The patient demonstrates understanding and verbalizes agreement with the plan. Follow-up scheduled for [Date of next appointment] for review of laboratory results and further preoperative planning. Preoperative risk assessment completed and documented. ICD-10 code Z01.818 (Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination) assigned.