447.9 clarification

[rroblin]

Does this code encompass carotids? I have a provider who is coding this for carotid atherosclerosis. I disagree as I believe code 433.10 is applicable to carotid vascular disease. Am I correct?

Thanks!!!! Robin

 

[rnrray2005]

I believe that the 433.10 is the best suited code due to the unspecified nature of the 447.9

 

[rroblin]

Thanks so much for your help.

Robin

 

[LLynn29]

And this is why the physician's need coders.