Wiki Dx Is Cvat

[sandy209]

Need help with ICD-9 code for CVAT (costovertebral angle tenderness). Alpha index only lists abdominal (gen/localized), rebound and skin. thanks!

 

[kmhall]

Under 'syndrome' there is a code for costovertebral. 253.0

Hope this helps

 

[mkj2486]

253.0 is for Acromegaly and Giantism, I don't think that is right. I'd be more inclined to go with a code for pain, rib, 786.50 or 719.48 if this would be considered a joint area. That's just my opinion, any other thoughts?

 

[amylis1]

cvat

253.0 is correct. codes out to nreve root and plexus disorder

 

[hoobavent]

253.0 is for Acromegaly and Giantism, I don't think that is right. I'd be more inclined to go with a code for pain, rib, 786.50 or 719.48 if this would be considered a joint area. That's just my opinion, any other thoughts?

I agree. I don't know why anyone would code this as Acromegaly and Giantism if its just tenderness of CVA?

 

[hoobavent]

253.0 is correct. codes out to nreve root and plexus disorder

353.8 is the code for the nerve root and plexus disorder

 

[mjb5019]

Cvat

Are we thinking correctly- isnt CVAT discomfort when palpating over the kidney?

 

[NanaT]

In discussing this with my supervisor we have coded it as 729.1,724.5,788.41, since there is no definitive code description that covers the true description of CVAT.

 

[Esoto1]

CVA Tenderness!

I'll would use the code 781.99 Hope this can help you!