I27.841

I27.841: Fontan-associated lymphatic dysfunction

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CM

I27.841 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for fontan-associated lymphatic dysfunction. It is valid for submission on a claim.

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Code also

Both codes may be needed to describe the encounter fully. Sequencing depends on the reason for the visit.

associated conditions such as:
chylothorax (J94.0)
Fontan associated protein-losing enteropathy (K90.49)
plastic (obstructive) bronchitis (J44.89)

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

I27.841 is named in 14 Medicare coverage policies: 14 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

A56476Billing and Coding: Cardiac Radionuclide Imaging
A56500Billing and Coding: Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Angiography
A56580Billing and Coding: Computerized Axial Tomography (CT), Thorax
A56625Billing and Coding: Echocardiography

Alphabetic index entries that lead here

Dysfunction›lymphatic›Fontan-associated
Circulation›Fontan related›with›Fontan-associated lymphatic dysfunction

Code history

addedFY2024-FY2027
Fontan-associated lymphatic dysfunction