Wiki Developmental Peds DX Coding

[sajennin]

Hello!

I am helping a Developmental Pediatrics office with the DX coding. By in large, their patients are NICU grads at high risk for developmental delays, etc. When they come for a visit with symptoms, or their developmental screening uncovers an issue, the diagnosis coding is straightforward.

The problem comes when the child is actually on track with developmental milestones. We can't use the V20 codes because then their PCP visits will get denials.

Any thoughts would be welcome!

Thank you!

 

[LINDA]

developmental screenings dx

We typically use "personal history of (low birth weight, perinatal problems, etc) along with V79.3 screening for developmental handicaps. I hope this helps.

 

[sajennin]

Thank you!

Thank you, Linda! That was what I thought, but wanted to make sure there wasn't a better option. I appreciate you response helping out a new coder!!!