Wiki Post op V-Codes

[Jckidder]

Need some help on the use of V-codes for post op appointments. When the patient comes in for a post op appointment for stitch/suture removal how would that be coded?

 

[ajs]

Need some help on the use of V-codes for post op appointments. When the patient comes in for a post op appointment for stitch/suture removal how would that be coded?

99024 (no charge) with V58.32 (Encounter for removal of sutures.)