Radiology Coding Alert

Whether the radiologist works on the left or right side can change your coding.ICD-9 offers you only one option for pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS), but picking the proper CPT codes for the treatment isn't as simple. Here's how to pair the appropriate ovarian vein embolization codes with the case you're reporting.ICD-9: Pick 625.5 for PCS Claim SuccessWhen the documentation states a patient has pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS), the appropriate code is 625.5 (Pelvic congestion syndrome). The syndrome essentially describes varicose veins in the pelvis, which can cause pain and affect anatomical structures, such as the uterus, ovaries, and vulva, says Melanie Witt, RN, CPC, COBGC, MA, an ob-gyn coding expert based in Guadalupita, N.M.The ICD-9 manual indicates that this diagnosis code is appropriate for female patients only and that 625.5 is also appropriate for "congestion-fibrosis syndrome" and "Taylor's syndrome." Other terms you may see for PCS include chronic pelvic pain (CPP) [...]