AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2004 Issue 1; Ask the Editor

Diagnostic Testing For Aortic Root Dilatation

A 13-year-old girl was diagnosed with aortic root dilatation. Since this is a disorder that may be passed from parent to child and can be fatal, the doctor ordered echocardiograms for both of the girl’s parents. Both parents are entirely asymptomatic at the present time and have no prior history of chest discomfort or high blood pressure. The physician has documented “rule out aortic root dilatation” as the reason for the echocardiograms. What ICD-9-CM code should be used in this situation since the patients are entirely free of symptoms at this time? The patients’ insurance has told us that they do not recognize any V codes. ...

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