Medical Billing Forum
Coding => Coding => : KARREN December 05, 2010, 04:21:27 PM
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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
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The primary dx would usually be the dx for the reason for the back surgery with the V45.89 as a secondary.