Hi Everyone,
Does anyone have any suggestions on the appropriate primary diagnosis code you would use to bill a visit where the patient was seen for follow up after a fall. I work for a medical practice within a long term care facility and after a fall it is suggested that you see a MD/NP for a follow up after a fall even if there is no injury. Insurance company does not like when codes that fall under the W01 (fall on same level from slipping,tripping and stumbling) is used.
Thank you all for your response
Does anyone have any suggestions on the appropriate primary diagnosis code you would use to bill a visit where the patient was seen for follow up after a fall. I work for a medical practice within a long term care facility and after a fall it is suggested that you see a MD/NP for a follow up after a fall even if there is no injury. Insurance company does not like when codes that fall under the W01 (fall on same level from slipping,tripping and stumbling) is used.
Thank you all for your response