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Wiki DX code for test results

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o.k. here is an easy one- or so I thought! I cannot find a dx code for normal test results after a Myocardial perfusion test-78452. we have the patient come back in the office one week later to give them their results even if the result is normal. there is always a few codes to add- htn, cad and so on... but I would like to attach a dx code that states the reason for the visit. The dx code for the abnormal results would be - 794.30
 
do you mean- it has to be the primary dx? ex: v71.7 , 414.01 if I am looking for possible CAD?

Thank you so much for your help w/this!!!!!!!!!
 
You would not code the cad if not found only the V71.7 along with symptoms. To code both is a mutually exclusive scenario you cannot have cardiovascular disease not found with CAD. But you cannot use the V71 codes until the study results show not found.
 
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