Observation following other accident (V71.4)

ICD-9 code V71.4 for Observation following other accident is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -PERSONS WITHOUT REPORTED DIAGNOSIS ENCOUNTERED DURING EXAMINATION AND INVESTIGATION.

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op note dx vs path report dx

[QUOTE="mitchellde, post: 360936, member: 30657"]What does the path state? You can use V71 codes as first listed only to show suspected condition not found when the path does not support the suspici... [ Read More ]

When to assign Z71.1 versus Z03.89?

[b]Z71.1 versus Z03.89[/b] [QUOTE="Love Coding!, post: 433561, member: 31406"]Hello, Is there any reference material that someone can share as to when will it be appropriate to assign Z71.1 (Worried... [ Read More ]

Clarification

[SIZE=2][FONT=arial]Generally codes from Chapter 20 of the ICD-10 will be used as secondary codes. [COLOR=#000000]Where a code from this section is applicable, it is intended that it shold be used se... [ Read More ]

Clarification

Hi can anyone clarify this Q After a serious accident, the patient was admitted for observation and evaluation for a possible cranial injury. The injury was ruled out. The patient only had minor abra... [ Read More ]

17000 and 11602: Mutually exclusive: help!

Neoplasm of uncertain behavior is not a code to be used without the benefit of pathology. The Z03 codes are to be used when a condition is suspected and then ruled out after study. A suspicious lesi... [ Read More ]

E&M with Suspected Condition Not Found

They are incorrect regarding the usage of the V codes. However to use the V71 series(z03) you would need some signs or symtoms to suspect a problem. If you are screening due to family history, you w... [ Read More ]

op note dx vs path report dx

What does the path state? You can use V71 codes as first listed only to show suspected condition not found when the path does not support the suspicion.... [ Read More ]

Fell, needs work excuse, no injuries

Use V71.4 first listed for observation following accident with nothing found and the E code for fall from tub.... [ Read More ]

Fall from ladder, rule out concussion

I would use the V71 for observation following accident with nothing found plus the E code for the fall from ladder.... [ Read More ]

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80353 Cocaine: Benzoylecgonine 80356 Heroin metabolite: 6-MAM 80357 Ketamine and norketamine: Ketamine, Norketamine 80358 Methadone: Methadone, EDDP 80359 Methylenedioxyamphetamines: MDA, MDEA, MDMA ... [ Read More ]

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