JEYCPC
Expert
We sometimes have specimens that are insufficient. We used to use V72.6 for the dx. This year there's a 5th code. Any better codes that you can think of?
Thank you.
Thank you.
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thythaot
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v72.6
Hi,
Do you mean that 2010 of ICD-9CM Diagnosis code V72.6. There are 5 ICD-9-CM codes below V72.6 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. (Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim)?
- V72.60
Laboratory examination, unspecified
- V72.61
Antibody response examination
- V72.62
Laboratory examination ordered as part of a routine general medical examination
- V72.63
Pre-procedural laboratory examination
- V72.69
Other laboratory examination
Good luck
Jeslyn CPC-A
Hi,
Do you mean that 2010 of ICD-9CM Diagnosis code V72.6. There are 5 ICD-9-CM codes below V72.6 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. (Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim)?
- V72.60
Laboratory examination, unspecified
- V72.61
Antibody response examination
- V72.62
Laboratory examination ordered as part of a routine general medical examination
- V72.63
Pre-procedural laboratory examination
- V72.69
Other laboratory examination
Good luck
Jeslyn CPC-A
JEYCPC
Expert
Yes those are the 5th digits I meant. But I'm looking for a better insufficient specimen code altogether.
whaleheadking
Guest
If we are not talking about cytology smears, I don't think you should be billing at all for "tissue insufficient for diagnosis." No diagnosis = no patholigcal service rendered. Nothing to code.