patient is being seen by pulmonologist for surgery clearance, Should the pre-op code V72.82 be the first ICD 9 code listed?
I'm confused by the guidelines because:
ICD 9 CM Section I.C.18.b
states: "that V codes may be used as either a 1st listed code (inpatient setting) or secondary code, depending on the circumstance?
refer to ICD 9 CM Section I.C.18.e
states The list of V codes below may only be reported as the principal, except when there are multiple encounters on the same day, etc..... the V72.82 is not listed as being an acceptable
again refers you to Section II.C which doesn't make sense either![Confused :confused: :confused:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
thank you
I'm confused by the guidelines because:
ICD 9 CM Section I.C.18.b
states: "that V codes may be used as either a 1st listed code (inpatient setting) or secondary code, depending on the circumstance?
refer to ICD 9 CM Section I.C.18.e
states The list of V codes below may only be reported as the principal, except when there are multiple encounters on the same day, etc..... the V72.82 is not listed as being an acceptable
again refers you to Section II.C which doesn't make sense either
thank you