I am new to oncology coding and need some clarification. I am following Coding guideline regarding ICD-9 coding for encounters for chemo/immuno therapy. Guidelines state to bill V58.11 or V58.12 as primary when a patient comes in for chemo or immuno therapy and list the cancer code secondary. I am being told that the practice billed the V code as secondary because payers will not pay the claim if the V code is listed as primary.
Which is the correct billing practice? I think I should be following the ICD guidelines. Please help.
Lee Ann
Which is the correct billing practice? I think I should be following the ICD guidelines. Please help.
Lee Ann