Wiki V68.1 as first listed diagnosis

[opiecpc]

Is anyone using v68.1, issue of repeat prescriptions, as a primary dx., in the absence of a chief complaint for patients who have no complaints?
We have patients who present for medication refills only for their chronic conditions, ie.,DM,HTN,CAD,etc.

 

[mitchellde]

All V68.x codes are designated first-listed only. If they are there only for a med refill, it is the appropriate dx code.

 

[opiecpc]

Thanks Debra.