Hello all.
With the ICD guideline change for Z15.09 as primary we are seeing denials. We have always coded the Ordering reason as our pathological diagnosis if no abnormalities are seen.
Should we now code as a screen, i.e. Z12.11 etc. and then add the Z15.09 as secondary?
I would think we would want the endoscopy team order as a screen as well so that code is on our order?
Thinking out loud and wondering what our options could be.
Thank you in advance!
Laura
With the ICD guideline change for Z15.09 as primary we are seeing denials. We have always coded the Ordering reason as our pathological diagnosis if no abnormalities are seen.
Should we now code as a screen, i.e. Z12.11 etc. and then add the Z15.09 as secondary?
I would think we would want the endoscopy team order as a screen as well so that code is on our order?
Thinking out loud and wondering what our options could be.
Thank you in advance!
Laura