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Nov 24th, 2015 - codinqueen 57
ICD-10 CM code for lap procedure converted to open?
Is there a code for ICD-10 CM that is akin to V6441 in ICD-9 CM? I have searched Coding Clinic and can't find one. Thanks.
Nov 24th, 2015 - Jackfraust 69
re: ICD-10 CM code for lap procedure converted to open?
you will be using a PCS code- a laparoscopic procedure converted to an open procedure - see PCS guidelines B3.2 d
Nov 24th, 2015 - codinqueen 57
re: ICD-10 CM code for lap procedure converted to open?
Thanks so much, Jack.