Wiki V-code After MAZE procedure

[Coder708]

Hello Wondering if anyone has any input on using a V- code for follow up office visits after a MAZE procedure. Our Doc see's pt's at 6-9months.
I was looking at V58.73.
Any help would be appreciated thank you

 

[LLovett]

Since they aren't really doing anything, V58.73 is aftercare, I would probably go with V15.1.

Just my opinion,

Laura, CPC

 

[mitchellde]

V15.1 is a secondary only dx code. I would use a follow-up code from V67 category.

 

[LLovett]

I guess I was just assuming that they were using the V67.09 and then they wanted to further explain the type of surgery, ie V15.1 would be more appropriate than V58.73.

Laura, CPC

 

[mitchellde]

As a secondary I agree.

 

[Coder708]

Thank You for your help V15.1 Looks perfect. yes I was using V67.09 also.

thanks AGAIN