KLRuhe
Networker
As it pertains to primary reason for colonoscopy.
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Wiki Is V12.72 a "screening" diagnosis?
- Thread starter KLRuhe
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ASH527
Guru
Screening Dx
V12.72 Is For Personal History - Code For Screening Colonoscopy Is V76.51
V12.72 Is For Personal History - Code For Screening Colonoscopy Is V76.51
okiesawyers
Expert
If the patient does have a hx of polyps use the V12.72 as the primary dx. Are you billing for the referring provider or the provider that does the colonoscopy? The screening codes should be used by the provider who performs the screening service.