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Sep 9th, 2010 - cindy528
Coding blood work ordered in WWE
During a WWE on a 49 year old, blood work was ordered. Tests ordered were TSH, Lipid Panel, CBC and CMP. What ICD9 code should be used to have this blood work be considered preventative?
Sep 9th, 2010 -
I use
V72.31, same as the pap smear. And I get paid. I guess you could link those labs to V70.0 but most (all) insurers recognize and pay V70.0 and V72.31 the same and consider it preventive care unless your patient is a man.