ICD-9 code V68.2 for Request for expert evidence is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -PERSONS ENCOUNTERING HEALTH SERVICES IN OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES (V60-V69).
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[QUOTE="CodingKing, post: 378369, member: 323638"]Exam and treatment is not necessary. I brought it up and referenced the article because there wasn't enough info to determine what is happening here. ... [ Read More ]
Hi There,
We used to use icd 9 code v68.89 when we would bill for Medical Records or when the doctor would respond to an IME or write a report.
Our software converts V69.89 to Z0289.
Anyone have a... [ Read More ]
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Thank you so much for the information!
So that means that in the above example which does not meet the requirements for a preventative exam, I would code the following...
401.9
v68.1
v72.62
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If he only orders labs then you would use V72.62 lab examination part of general medical exam. You would bill the appropriate CPT code for the follow up visit of hypertension management DX 401.x and V... [ Read More ]
Yes V68.89 is first listed only In the guidelines of the ICD-9 book .Where is the breakdown information that you listed out in the book? IT appears that information is from ICD9data.com which is not a... [ Read More ]
Did you ever get an answer to your question? Let me know what you found out. We use V68.9 - encounters for unspecified purpose.
Dora
Billing Clerk
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[b]Unsure of E/M level but diagnosis should be counseling and referral related.[/b]
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This is a visit to refill prescriptions. No diagnosis was examined or discussed. I would use the V68.1 for issue of repeat prescriptions. This a first listed only allowed code. If you feel the oth... [ Read More ]
Based on what you typed and without seeing the note itself, I would code all the dx's you listed; something like:
403.91
585.5 (or 585.6 if pt on dialysis)
530.81
276.7
V72.62
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