Pt came into office complaining tick in back. Dr removed tick. What dx would you use for this?? thanks alot
I just googled "icd 9 code for tick" and the first link that was provided included the following information.
http://www.aafp.org/fpm/2006/0300/p33.html
ICD-9 code for tick removal
QWhat is the proper ICD-9 code for removing a tick?
AThere is no specific ICD-9 code for tick infestation on the skin, although there are such codes for chiggers, lice and leeches. Because a tick is technically a mite, the proper ICD-9 code would be 133.9, “Acariasis, unspecified.”
Would that make the article below incorrect as it states to apply 911.4 for a tick removed from the back.
http://codingnews.inhealthcare.com/...tick-related-case-dxs-with-insect-fast-facts/
Dena Brandt CPC