davehudgb
Contributor
Good Morning,
Looking for some additional guidance on coding the primary diagnosis for the following:
Patient had a colonoscopy (Preventative Screening) 5 years ago, Liver Transplant Physician would like patient to have an additional screening due to Post Liver Transplant and the medications. The medications can compromise the immune system with a higher risk of cancer, therefore requesting colonoscopy.
We are conflicting in our office - some believe the Z12.11 would be primary with the Z94.4 as secondary and others have the Z94.4 as prime. Patient is presenting no signs or symptoms.
Appreciate any feedback
Looking for some additional guidance on coding the primary diagnosis for the following:
Patient had a colonoscopy (Preventative Screening) 5 years ago, Liver Transplant Physician would like patient to have an additional screening due to Post Liver Transplant and the medications. The medications can compromise the immune system with a higher risk of cancer, therefore requesting colonoscopy.
We are conflicting in our office - some believe the Z12.11 would be primary with the Z94.4 as secondary and others have the Z94.4 as prime. Patient is presenting no signs or symptoms.
Appreciate any feedback