Skin check

[kdhecb1]

What ICD-9 codes would I use for skin check. Especially if no new lesions were found when doing a skin check?

 

[docndent]

Is there a history of skin cancer? If so use the v10.82 or v10.83 as a diagnosis and bill an established patient visit

 

[mitchellde]

I agree if not then use a screening code

 

[kdhecb1]

Thank you for your responses. I appreciate your help.

 

[jdonald]

another question

For yearly skin checks with no history of cancer can you use the preventative codes such as the codes 99394 thru 99397 like you can for gyn?