tci Part B Insider - 2010 Issue 1
Reader Question: V Codes Can Cover You During 'Injury-Free'
V Codes can help you in this scenario, but like all ICD-9 codes, they don’t guarantee payment. Question:A 78-year-old established Medicare patient reports to the office for a visit stemming from a recent auto accident he was in; he collided with another car at low speed while driving. The patient reports no outward symptoms, but "wanted to get checked out just to be safe." A qualified nonphysician practitioner (NPP) performs a problem-focused history and exam, but finds nothing wrong with the patient. How should I code for this service, being that there is no clear diagnosis?  ...
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