Tonyj
True Blue
Is there a specific V code for physicians to use when determining pt should be converted to hospice care? Would V66.7 suffice?
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Wiki ICD9 Hospice Care
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devinmajor14
Guru
Only use V66.7 if the patient receives palliative care. This is also a secondary code and the underlying disease should be the principle diagnosis.