Trach: revision vs recreation

I am trying to locate information on "revision" of a trach vs. "recreation" of a trach. I remember some notes on this topic in one of my older DRG Expert books. Anyone out there with information that may be of help?

Thanks!

Dee Schad, RN, BSN, CCDS
Jewish Hospital & St Mary's HealthCare
Louisville, KY

Comments

  • Different codes here:

    Revision -- 31.74 (MS-DRG 166, if with respiratory PDx, assuming an MCC)
    Recreation -- 31.29 (same as new/permanent trach) (MS_DRG 4)
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