Carrier or suspected carrier of infectious diseases (V02)

ICD-9 code V02 for Carrier or suspected carrier of infectious diseases is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -PERSONS WITH POTENTIAL HEALTHHAZARDS RELATED TO COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (V01-V06).

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Diagnosis code for Hep C carrier

Well it's invalid because it doesn't exist. Z22.52 is not an ICD-10 code. Regarding V02.62, that's an ICD-9 code. CMS and the AMA updated to ICD-10 in 2015. You will need to use a code from the latest... [ Read More ]

Diagnosis code for Hep C carrier

Hi, Is there a new DX code code for Hepatitis C Carrier, My Dr. uses z22.52. but claims are coming back rejected as dx cpt code not valid? I rebilled 1 claim with replaced dx code V02.62 just ... [ Read More ]

Exposure to blood via mouth to mouth resuscitation

Pt presents for testing due to potential exposure to communicable diseases. Provided mouth to mouth resuscitation to a person who had blood in their mouth. Med hx of the person receiving resuscita... [ Read More ]

History of MRSA and MRSA carrier?

V12.04 is when the condition no longer exists and the pt is not receiving any treatment but that has the potential for recurrence that may require continued monitoring. V02.54 indicates contact with... [ Read More ]

History of MRSA and MRSA carrier?

Can someone explain to me the difference between "history of MRSA" (V12.04) and "carrier or suspected carrier of MRSA" (V02.54). Thank you!... [ Read More ]

Suspected Diagnosis

[b]Suspected conditions[/b] The guidelines state that you cannot code conditions that are "suspected", "rule out" or "probable". What are the guidelines regarding V02 codes: "Carrier or [U]suspected[... [ Read More ]

History of hpv??

I know this is extremely late but maybe it'll be useful to someone in the future. V02.8 history of venereal disease or V02.9 other specified infectious organism. These "V" history codes are classifia... [ Read More ]

Vaginal Delivery

I am second guessing myself. I have an OB pt who delivered vaginally. She is Rh Negative and Group B Strep+, there was a second degree vaginal laceration. So what I'm coding is the 59400 for the de... [ Read More ]

couple of questions, need help!!

V02.59 is for patient who is a carrier or suspected carrier of meningococcal dz. if the patient only needs a vaccination for meningococcal try V03.89....... [ Read More ]

couple of questions, need help!!

I use V03.89 for 90733. I would only ever use V02.59 if carrier status was being investigated or already confirmed. As far as AARP, I can't answer to that. Sorry.... [ Read More ]

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