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Jul 17th, 2014 - billings123 74
V codes
Is it proper to use a V code as primary dx, for example, V653, 2780x(secondary)?
Jul 18th, 2014 - Sha12 62
re: V codes
Those V codes that can be a primary diagnosis should be indicated as such in your ICD9-CM manual. Different publishers mark them differently, depending on whether the book is color-coded, etc. Check the front of the manual you'll be using and they should indicate how they distinguish those that can be primary. I got this answer from www.aapc.com. Hope this helps.