Patricia Seabolt
New
We are having a little debate in our office regarding what diagnosis codes should be listed on the venipuncture when labs are drawn. I think all diagnoses that necessitate the blood draw should be included on the venipuncture. But, one of the other coders feels this is redundant and not needed since any one of the diagnoses will 'get the venipuncture paid' I know it will not necessarily affect the payment but it seems like better and more accurate coding to include all diagnoses... I could not find a specific policy anywhere but if you are aware of one, please let me know.
Example: Medicare patient is getting a TSH for E03.9; a Lipid panel for E78.00 would you put both E03.9 and E78.00 on the 36415? If not, how do you choose which one it should be?
Thanks!
Example: Medicare patient is getting a TSH for E03.9; a Lipid panel for E78.00 would you put both E03.9 and E78.00 on the 36415? If not, how do you choose which one it should be?
Thanks!