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Coding => Coding => : KARREN December 05, 2010, 04:21:27 PM

: Coding for postsurgery status
: KARREN December 05, 2010, 04:21:27 PM
senario:  prev dx on file 724.2..  patient was seen 30 days later, doctor coded office visit 99213 and for the dx he wrote= s/p back surgery   After researching would dx=V45.89?     would I submitt the bill with the dx V45.89 or just continue to use 724.2..  need help.. thank you
: Re: Coding for postsurgery status
: Michele December 06, 2010, 10:59:12 AM
The primary dx would usually be the dx for the reason for the back surgery with the V45.89 as a secondary.