ICD-9 code V19.6 for Family history of allergic disorders is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -PERSONS WITH POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARDS RELATED TO PERSONAL AND FAMILY HISTORY (V10-V19).
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I've found these. Are any of these appropriate?
V12.4 Personal history of disorders of nervous system & sense organs
V19.1 Family history of other eye disorders
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V41.1 Oth... [ Read More ]
There is one section in the Guidelines that has similar verbage regarding CODING:
Section IV.K [B]Code all documented conditions that coexist[/B]
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[b]allergy testing[/b]
Hi,
Yes. Ofcourse we cannot use v72.7 , v19.6 as primary codes.
But as per ICD-9-CM guidelines given in Routine and administrative examination(13 chapter), V... [ Read More ]
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[b]When in doubt...[/b]
I always go back to the ICD-9 Coding Guidelines. In this case, I referred to the outpatient guidelines and found this that may help you:
[FONT="Arial Black"]K. Code all do... [ Read More ]
Take a look at your ICD-9 guidelines, there is a section (not sure they are all formatted the same) I use Contexto Professional edition and its on page 26 of the Introduction/Official guidelines Secti... [ Read More ]