Wiki V16.0 and V76.51

[Colliemom]

Looking for some opinions on this:

A patient is 50 years old, and has a family history of colon cancer. He is referred to our office for a colonoscopy.

If performing a colonoscopy for a family history of colon cancer, would it be appropriate to add the screening dx code, as the patient has no GI symptoms?

 

[Colliemom]

And yes, I know this is a topic that has been covered numerous times in the past. They are looking for current opinions on this issue.

thanks

 

[Jill Barron]

Yes it would be appropriate to use V76.51 primary and V16.0 as secondary for commercial insurance. I would use V16.0 primary for Medicare and use with G0105. (I am in Ohio)

 

[Colliemom]

Thanks so much Jill! That is exactly what I told them, but they always need a second opinion! lol