missy874
Guru
Hi, I am auditing a pain specialist. The patient came in with a history of uncontrollable postoperative pain (not current). My provider is consulted because she has another scheduled oral surgery coming up. My provider is putting a plan together to treat the (future) postoperative pain.
My question is what diagnosis should the visit been billed with? He had used 784.0--but never mentioned that she was experienceing current pain.
His assessment was:
1. Extensive dental and oral surgical work planned
2. poor postoperative pain control
Obviously she doesn't have 784.0. Should the diagnosis be V65.49? or ok to use the 338.13 diagnosis?
Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks,
My question is what diagnosis should the visit been billed with? He had used 784.0--but never mentioned that she was experienceing current pain.
His assessment was:
1. Extensive dental and oral surgical work planned
2. poor postoperative pain control
Obviously she doesn't have 784.0. Should the diagnosis be V65.49? or ok to use the 338.13 diagnosis?
Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks,