tci Part B Insider - 2013 Issue 8

Reader Question: Use Lab Encounter Codes Sparingly

Question: One of our patients who need to undergo a CT scan with contrast is required to have labs for creatinine before the scan. We’ve been using dx V72.69 because it’s screening reasons for the patient having labs done. Of course this isn’t a medical necessity code and NC doesn’t have LCD’s for this lab. Should we just apply the dx codes we use for patient having CT scan or should I use V72.69? Answer: You have five codes for lab encounters: V72.60 — Laboratory examination, unspecified V72.61 — Antibody...

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