Wiki H.Pylori diagnosis

[kumeena]

Hi All,

Patient was diagnosed with H.Pylori and after patient completed treatment (Triple therapy) doctor ordered for lab test (stool) to check if it is eradicated or still present. Should I still use 041.86 (H.Pylori)? if not what is the correct code to use?

Thank you

 

[MarcusM]

In my opinion, without the test, you do not know if the patient still has the H. Pylori so I would still use 041.86.

 

[kumeena]

Thank you