Wiki Please help-Pacemaker Checks

[smiller]

I just have a general question about pacemaker checks: If a patient comes in and has the pacemaker check, there are NO adjustments, just a routine check... what ICD-9 code would you bill for the primary DX? Is there a routine V code?

Any help is appreciated..

Thank you

 

[Robbin109]

Try V45.01

 

[TWinsor]

Yes we use V45.01

 

[belinda@bcbilling.com]

V45.01 for pacemaker check V45.02 for Defib check

 

[smiller]

Please help - Pacemaker Checks

Ok - thank you all for your help

 

[jazzyblues2005]

I was under the impression that V45.01 and V45.02 can't be used as a primary dx. In the back of the ICD-9 book they don't have the symbol that indicates it can be used as primary. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[TWinsor]

they cannot be used as principal diagnosis for inpatient services.

 

[jazzyblues2005]

Where do you find that it can't be used as primary for only inpatient services? From what I can see of the ICD-9 book, it can't be used as primary in any situation. I just started coding Cardiology a few months ago and am still learning. Thanks!