Fitting and adjustment of other specified prosthetic device (V52.8)

ICD-9 code V52.8 for Fitting and adjustment of other specified prosthetic device is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -PERSONS ENCOUNTERING HEALTH SERVICES FOR SPECIFIC PROCEDURES AND AFTERCARE (V50-V59).

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Postop medical management

The V45.89 is not a first listed code. You should use a follow up V67 code if there is nothing being done, or an aftercare code if there is still post op management such as suture removal or dressing ... [ Read More ]

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Look under V52.x fitting & adjustment of prosthetic device and implant, includes removal of device... [ Read More ]

Help w cerclage removal dx

I would use a V code for fitting and adjustment (includes removal), probably a V52 or V53 code... [ Read More ]

Need help with Billling/Coding

but it must be prior to the establishment of the fistula tract which is usually in the first few weeks after trach insertion. If this is just a routine cleaning then it is part of the E&M. Also you... [ Read More ]

20694 billed with dx 814.00

Probably needs to be a V52.x or V53.x for attention orthopedic device but definitely should not be the 814.00.... [ Read More ]

Dx code

I would use a V code for attention to the device, look in the V52/V53 code range.... [ Read More ]

mod 58/78??

they are close to the 90 days so you need to see if this is still in the 90 day global if so then you will need to know if this was planned to do the removal or if it is unplanned due to a pt decision... [ Read More ]

Help Medicare Saying incons codes

You may need a code for complication of other prothetic and possibly a fitting and adjustment of device V code. Was there truely a complication or just discomfort necessitating a refit, that would be... [ Read More ]

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hi, I code mammograms and I was wondering what the code would be for 6-month followup of a mammogram. We have been using 611.89, because some sort of disorder was found prior.... Would it be 611.89 ... [ Read More ]

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