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tci Part B Insider - 2013 Issue 28
Part B Coding Coach: Anesthesia Providers Shouldn't Ignore V Codes
Build your diagnosis codes by starting with subterms.
Thinking that V code diagnoses might not apply to your provider is a mistake no anesthesia coder should make. Follow these tips to successful V code selection and find better ways to get your claims paid.
Subterms Guide You to the Best Diagnosis
V codes can add details to your claim that help the payer better understand the situation. That additional information and specificity can possibly boost your reimbursement, experts say.
Example: Let’s assume you’re coding for a patient who underwent prophylactic organ removal of an ovary. You have...
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