tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2009 Issue 12

ICD-9 2010: Even Claims Playing Field With V Code Knowledge

V codes are never primary diagnoses, right? Wrong. When ICD-9 2010 takes effect Oct. 1, it will include a beefed-up V code section that can help you prove medical necessity for your provider's ED services. Get to the meat of the changes with this expert advice on the new additions, and some tips on mollifying your claims with V codes new and old. V Code Detail Helps Paint Perfect Patient Picture If you think V codes are just for other healthcare providers, think again -- these codes go a long way toward proving medical necessity for higher-level ED services...

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