Wiki Post Tonsillectomy Dx?

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I am thinking post tonsillectomy should be dx V45.89. The insurance is denying the diagnosis code. Is there anything else I can use? Thanks!
 
I am thinking post tonsillectomy should be dx V45.89. The insurance is denying the diagnosis code. Is there anything else I can use? Thanks!

V45.89 is a secondary code you need a V58 code for aftercare or a V67 code for follow up depending on what the visit is for.
 
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