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DiagnosesStent Placement

Stent Placement

ICD-10 Coding for Stent Placement(Z95.5, T82.528A)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYCardiology
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Stent Placement?
Essential facts and insights about Stent Placement

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Chest pain or angina
  • Shortness of breath
  • Fatigue during exertion

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history and physical examination
  • Indications for stent placement
  • Details of the procedure performed

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Follow guidelines for coding coronary artery disease and stent placement.
  • Common errors include incorrect diagnosis codes or missing procedural details.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Acute myocardial infarction
  • Patients with contraindications to stenting

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
I25.10
Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
I20.9
Angina pectoris, unspecified
Ancillary Codes
93543
Differential Codes
T82.528A
Z95.5

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

Cardiology

Specialty Applications

  • Patients with coronary artery disease
  • Inpatient and outpatient settings

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the documentation requirements?

Include patient history, indication for stent placement, and procedural details.

What are the billing considerations?

Ensure correct coding of diagnosis and procedure, and verify insurance coverage for stent placement.