A patient comes into a neurology clinic after testing done for symptoms of HA and vision complaints. At f/u visit pt has no complaints and no symptoms, doctor discharges pt with only survailance. What icd-9 code would you use if pt is no longer having ha, no is the doctor treating them with anything?
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cubbiecatz
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I would use the headache and vision diagnosis codes used on the first visit. The doctor had to follow up, so he was still treating those conditions.
nrichard
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I would have to strongly disagree w/ using dx that aren't there. I would go w/ V12.49 personal history of disorders of the nervous system and sense organs.
V code
There are follow up V codes that could be used in this situation. I don't have my I-9 book on hand at home, something like follow up exam?
There are follow up V codes that could be used in this situation. I don't have my I-9 book on hand at home, something like follow up exam?
jgf-CPC
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I agree with Roxanne to use a follow-up code.