sable
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is thre a better code to use other than V72.31 for a preventative pap, i am have insurance companies deny claims with using V72.31 for a routine Gyn exam
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Wiki V72.31 - is thre a better code
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laltman82
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for the paps you would use v76.2
mitchellde
True Blue
You cannot code the V76.2 with the V72.31. However if the patient has had a hysterectomy, with no remaining cervical stump then you do add a V76.47 with the appropriate V88.xx code. Or if the timing is off for the annual or bi annual covered exam then it will be denied. What does the denial state?
mitchellde
True Blue
If you look in the ICD-9 book under the V72.3 category you will see an inclusion note note that states the V72.3 codes include the V76.2, therefore it is incorrect to use these two codes together. The V76.47 is for a vaginal pap and has nothing to do with whether the hysterectomy was for malignant or non malignant reasons. You must know whether the patient has a remaining cervical stump before selecting the V88.xx code. The V67.01 is a code for a surgical follow up, if this is a routine well woman it is not a surgical follow up.