Coding Quiz:
How Much Do You Know About V Codes? Find Out Fast
Published on Tue Oct 04, 2011
Learn when you can use V codes as primary diagnoses The V codes are not only for providing supplemental information on your ob-gyn claims, and you could be facing denials or lower payments because you're avoiding V codes. They are, in fact, key elements to correct coding practices. You don't have to be wary of using your V codes. Take this quiz and see how you score when it comes to V codes. Challenge Yourself to These 7 Questions Question 1: True or False: You can use V codes as primary diagnosis codes. Question 2: True or False: You should use V codes only to represent "history of" diagnoses. Question 3: When the ob-gyn doesn't get to the patient in time to deliver the baby (she delivers in the emergency department) but does deliver the placenta (59414, Delivery of placenta [separate procedure]), you should report ________ because the emergency-department doctor [...]