Wiki Need DX-pt sent for labs by dentist

[dtricia]

Here is the scenario. The dentist sustained a finger stick while treating the patient. He sent the patient for labs , Hep B, Hep C, HIV. He was seen in urgent care for brief exam and labs ordered. There is medical decision making. Dentist did not order the labs. but I am at a losss for a Primary diagnosis that is not a Vcode. The patient did not sustain the finger stick. He is getting screening labs.

 

[mitchellde]

Here is the scenario. The dentist sustained a finger stick while treating the patient. He sent the patient for labs , Hep B, Hep C, HIV. He was seen in urgent care for brief exam and labs ordered. There is medical decision making. Dentist did not order the labs. but I am at a losss for a Primary diagnosis that is not a Vcode. The patient did not sustain the finger stick. He is getting screening labs.

It can only be a v code for screening as a primary with an E code secondary. You cannot use an E code for finger stick. So I suggest E876.8 Other specified misadventures during medical care.

 

[dtricia]

E/M for labs

Thanks. I will bill a low level E/M.
Tricia