HELP!
I am seeking guidance on a diagnosis code for a hearing exam. Below is an example
of the note in question. The provider wants to code 389.9 and I believe that this is a screening exam and that either V72.12 or V72.19 should be used.
History: Patient is here as part of physical for XXXX XXXX academy. Patient has no cornerns regarding their hearing. Denies: dizziness, tinnitus, ear surgery, otalgia.
Impressions: excess cerumen is noted bilaterally. Hearing is within normal limits with excellent word recognition ability in each ear. Normal middle ear function bilaterally.
Recommendations: Cerumen removal for both ears is recommended. Audiologic re-evaluations are recommended as needed. Physical form was filled out and given back to the patient today.
Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You.
I am seeking guidance on a diagnosis code for a hearing exam. Below is an example
of the note in question. The provider wants to code 389.9 and I believe that this is a screening exam and that either V72.12 or V72.19 should be used.
History: Patient is here as part of physical for XXXX XXXX academy. Patient has no cornerns regarding their hearing. Denies: dizziness, tinnitus, ear surgery, otalgia.
Impressions: excess cerumen is noted bilaterally. Hearing is within normal limits with excellent word recognition ability in each ear. Normal middle ear function bilaterally.
Recommendations: Cerumen removal for both ears is recommended. Audiologic re-evaluations are recommended as needed. Physical form was filled out and given back to the patient today.
Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You.
