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Coding => Coding => : ravik July 07, 2009, 10:28:28 AM

: Preconception Counseling
: ravik July 07, 2009, 10:28:28 AM
 kindly suggest the correct ICD and CPT codes
: Re: Preconception Counseling
: Michele July 07, 2009, 11:49:38 PM
I think the ICD9 you are looking for is V26.4 - Procreative Management, General Counseling and Advice.  As for the CPT code, it depends on who is performing the service.  If it is a mental health provider then you would use one of the counseling codes 90801-90847.  If it is a medical provider you might want the consultation codes 99241-99275.

Michele
: Re: Preconception Counseling
: Pay_My_Claims July 07, 2009, 11:52:02 PM
**snicker** Sorry but I just had to
: Re: Preconception Counseling
: ravik July 08, 2009, 10:31:06 AM
Michelle

  We coded 26.4 with 99204, claim returned saying they don't cover routine exams and it is patient responsibility, service has been provided by a OB/GYN Physician at her office.

Thanks
Ravi
: Re: Preconception Counseling
: PMRNC July 08, 2009, 11:55:29 AM
That could very well be as some plans do not cover preventative screenings/visits. If the claim was denied but was coded correctly the patient would be responsible for payment.
: Re: Preconception Counseling
: Michele July 09, 2009, 10:06:55 AM
Linda is right, it sounds like the service is just not a covered benefit under the patient's plan.

Michele
: Re: Preconception Counseling
: midwifebiller July 13, 2009, 01:25:01 PM
We bill for preconception counseling fairly regularly. V25.4 is incorrect. 1) it needs a fourth digit and 2) this code is for contraception surveillance (checking an IUD, giving another Depo shot or re-issuing a rx for the Pill, etc.) and is not a good code to use for preconception counseling.  We use V25.09 (Family Planning Advice).

We have also found that only a very robust insurance plan will cover preconception counseling--most of the time the member will need to pay out of pocket.

~Kelli
Midwife Billing & Business, LLC
: Re: Preconception Counseling
: Pay_My_Claims July 13, 2009, 02:36:56 PM
midwife, you really seem to know your stuff!! never dealt with that part of billing,
: Re: Preconception Counseling
: midwifebiller July 17, 2009, 06:05:47 AM
Ah shucks, ya made me blush.  :-)