Radiology Coding Alert
READER QUESTIONS:
Decide Which V Code Describes Pre-Op Best
Published on Wed Jun 06, 2007
Question: How should I report ICD-9 codes for preoperative screening x-rays? Answer: Your primary diagnosis code should be the V code that describes the preoperative screening. Then report a code to describe the reason for the surgery. You may list any other definitive findings as a third diagnosis code.
Vermont Subscriber
Radiologists most frequently report these V codes for preoperative chest x-rays:
• V72.81--Preoperative cardiovascular examination
• V72.82--Preoperative respiratory examination
• V72.83--Other specified preoperative examination
• V72.84--Preoperative examination, unspecified.
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