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Wiki Radiology dx for elevated D-dimer

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amymeyers01

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I see quite a few CTA chest scans with a history stated as 'elevated D-dimer.' We have a difference in opinion in our office as to which code to use for this. I was previously advised to use 289.89 as this indicates a blood 'disorder' because it shows that there is breakdown of a thrombus somewhere in the body. The other side of the argument is to use 790.92 for abnormal coagulation profile. Any advice on which way to go with this? Thanks!!
 
Radiology dx of elevated D-dimer

Amy,
I always use 790.5 abnormal enzymes, serum NEC. But I try to find a code for patient symtoms to use first.

Louise
 
I also use the 790.99 on the d-dimer for CTA's and I know that in our section of the world that it is not covered by MCR.
 
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