Guest guest Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 They are a procedure code, not a medical diagnosis. You're typically not treating the procedure, but the diagnosis that led to the need for the procedure. Hope that helps. Jill Piazza, PT, DPT Florida Hospital DeLand > Group, > > We are new to coding. Why are arthroplasty ICD-9 codes listed as " V " codes? > Are they reimbursable through medicare and private payors? > > Matt Dvorak, PT > Peloton Physical Therapy > > Yankton, SD > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 They are a procedure code, not a medical diagnosis. You're typically not treating the procedure, but the diagnosis that led to the need for the procedure. Hope that helps. Jill Piazza, PT, DPT Florida Hospital DeLand > Group, > > We are new to coding. Why are arthroplasty ICD-9 codes listed as " V " codes? > Are they reimbursable through medicare and private payors? > > Matt Dvorak, PT > Peloton Physical Therapy > > Yankton, SD > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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