Screening for malignant neoplasms of the rectum (V76.41)
ICD-9 code V76.41 for Screening for malignant neoplasms of the rectum is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -PERSONS WITHOUT REPORTED DIAGNOSIS ENCOUNTERED DURING EXAMINATION AND INVESTIGATION.
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My provider reported 99204. I only see the HPI as a EPF which would bring this to a 99202.
Can anyone take a stab at this and let me know what you think?
Thanks,
Jo
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[QUOTE="DEDGE CGIC, post: 169473, member: 137760"]High risk indicators should be documented as a routine screening for said history aand billed as a screening for said histori i.e. V76.51, v12.72.
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