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Oct 10th, 2013 - cpark0403 3 

Coding DX codes for lab test requisitions

What would be the appropriate ICD9 code to submit for a lab test for chlamydia screening (87110) when done in conjunction with an abortion (59840). Thanks!

Oct 10th, 2013 - nmaguire   2,606 

re: Coding DX codes for lab test requisitions

V73.98 Special screening examination for unspecified chlamydial disease; or: V73.88 Special screening examination for other specified chlamydial diseases. Code the diagnosis code for abortion as well based on documentation of medical necessity.

Oct 10th, 2013 - cpark0403 3 

re: Coding DX codes for lab test requisitions

Thank very much. I take it then that the Dx code for the lab requisition (87110) would be 635.0 and V73.88 or V73.98?

Carole

Oct 10th, 2013 - nmaguire   2,606 

re: Coding DX codes for lab test requisitions

635.0 requires 5 digits to complete code. If you are screening for chlamydia, you do not have symptoms--if you have symptoms of an infection then it is not screening.

Oct 10th, 2013 - cpark0403 3 

re: Coding DX codes for lab test requisitions

Got it! Thanks for answering. Carole



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