Wiki Need help with diagnosis code

[knperry]

A patient was seen in the hospital for an open wound to the lower left extremity. The patient needed follow-up visits to have the wound checked and the dressing changed. I'm not sure what diagnosis code to use for the office visit. Any help would greatly be appreciated.

 

[ehanna]

I would use open wound lower extremity as that is the reason they are being seen. Someone else might have different thoughts but I hope this helps.

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[judyvluv@gmail.com]

Help with a dx code

How about using V58.30 Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing.

 

[ljharris]

using V code

I would use the wound code if you are still treating the wound, you can also code the VCode in addition but I would not use it as the primary DX.

 

[epandian]

Help With Dx Code

I would use 894.0 because wound is not healed still treatment going.

 

[mitchellde]

there is no code for a non healing wound, and you do not use the acute wound code for aftercare encounters, you use the V codes instead and not in addition. Please read the coding guidelines for confirmation.

 

[knperry]

How did get that V code? Did you go wound then dressing? I don't see it.