Tonyj
True Blue
Pt present for follow up to iron deficiency anemia. What Dx code do you use when it has been resolved?
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Wiki Iron deficiency anemia, resolved
- Thread starter Tonyj
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koatsj
Guru
I would still use the anemia code as the follow up was because of the anemia.
mitchellde
True Blue
You should not use the anemia code since it has resolved , use a followup following completed treatment, it is a V67.xx code.
koatsj
Guru
Did the doctor already know that the anemia was resolved and just wanted to follow up or was this appointment based on the fact that the patient does/did have anemia? You could use both diagnoses.
Tonyj
True Blue
No, the physician didn't know until after blood work was done for that date of service. Thanks for all of your repsonses!
koatsj
Guru
Then I would definately go with the anemia code 
hthompson
Guru
Why couldn't you use the V78.0 for Iron Deficiency Anemia Screening?
Tonyj
True Blue
Good point. Thanks