Hardware removal

[cingram]

Ok everyone I am having a debate on this. What is the difference between v54.01 and v54.89. If you look at section v54 it says excludes hardware removal (v54.89) but v54.01 is encounter for removal.

[jdemar]

If you look under v54.0X it states ; excludes removal of external fixation device (v54.89), so hence it would be an internal vs. external device.

[cingram]

I guess the question is that the office manager wanted to know which one would be used for removal of the device. We had a debate on why using the V code versus a code in the 900 series

[JMeggett]

Originally Posted by cingram

I guess the question is that the office manager wanted to know which one would be used for removal of the device. We had a debate on why using the V code versus a code in the 900 series

V54.01 is used when you're doing a Planned removal of internal hardware. 996.78, or another close to it, is used when the internal hardware removal is due to pain or another complication.

Jenna

[Squiabro]

JMeggett is correct.

[campy1961]

I there a mechanical issue with the device. You can also use 996.40.

[jdemar]

agree w JMeggett also.