Find comprehensive information on splenectomy, including clinical documentation requirements, ICD-10 codes (D57.51, D57.59), CPT codes for total and partial splenectomy, postoperative care, complications, and long-term management. Learn about asplenia, indications for splenectomy like ITP, hereditary spherocytosis, and traumatic splenic rupture. Explore resources for healthcare professionals regarding proper medical coding, billing, and documentation best practices for splenectomy procedures.
Also known as
Spleen, accessory spleen, and splenic vessels
Excision of spleen, accessory spleen, or splenic vessels.
Other lymphatic and hematopoietic tissues and organs
Procedures on lymphatic structures, including spleen when context requires.
Other diseases of spleen
Includes other specified disorders impacting spleen function.
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Is splenectomy total?
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Splenectomy |
| Accessory spleen |
| Asplenia |
Coding splenectomy without specifying the underlying reason (e.g., trauma, ITP) leads to inaccurate reporting and potential DRG misassignment.
Incorrectly coding partial splenectomy as total or vice-versa impacts reimbursement and quality data. Clear documentation is crucial.
Failing to distinguish between laparoscopic and open splenectomy approaches affects procedural coding and case-mix index accuracy.
Patient presents for postoperative follow-up status post splenectomy. The indication for splenectomy was [Specify indication e.g., traumatic splenic rupture, immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), hereditary spherocytosis, hypersplenism, lymphoma]. Preoperative evaluation included [Specify evaluations e.g., complete blood count (CBC) with differential, peripheral blood smear, computed tomography (CT) scan of the abdomen and pelvis, coagulation studies]. The patient underwent [Specify surgical approach e.g., laparoscopic splenectomy, open splenectomy] on [Date of surgery]. Intraoperative findings included [Describe intraoperative findings e.g., a large spleen measuring [dimensions], hemoperitoneum, accessory spleen]. Postoperative course was [Describe postoperative course e.g., complicated by, uncomplicated]. The patient is currently [Describe current status e.g., asymptomatic, experiencing mild pain controlled with analgesics]. Physical examination reveals [Describe relevant physical exam findings e.g., a well-healing abdominal incision, normal bowel sounds, no palpable masses]. Current medications include [List current medications e.g., analgesics, prophylactic antibiotics, vaccinations against encapsulated organisms (pneumococcal, meningococcal, Haemophilus influenzae type b)]. Patient education was provided regarding the risks of post-splenectomy sepsis and the importance of vaccination compliance. The patient was advised to seek immediate medical attention for any signs or symptoms of infection, such as fever, chills, or malaise. Follow-up is scheduled in [Duration] to monitor recovery and assess for any complications. ICD-10 code [Specify appropriate ICD-10 code e.g., D73.50, D73.51, S36.012A] applies. CPT code for the procedure was [Specify appropriate CPT code e.g., 38100, 38101, 38102].