AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2001 Fourth Quarter
Routine and administrative examinations
The title for code V70.7, Examination for normal comparison or control in clinical research, has been revised to read, V70.7, Examination of participant in clinical trial. This title change permits the use of the code for either the control or the trial participant. This code should be a secondary code following the diagnosis code for patients in trials where a specific condition is being treated. It should be used as the first listed code for healthy controls without a diagnosis that are being examined while participating in a trial. ...
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Article Overview
This brief coding update focuses on a revised examination title tied to clinical research participation. It is relevant for coders, compliance staff, and clinical trial billing teams who need to understand the scope of the change and the general reporting context for participants and controls.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate awareness of title changes helps avoid outdated terminology in records and supports consistent reporting for clinical research encounters.
What You Will Learn
- The scope of the title revision for a routine and administrative examination code
- How the update relates to clinical trial participation
- The general reporting context for trial participants and healthy controls
- Why the change matters for clinical research documentation
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Compliance staff
- Clinical trial billing teams
- Health information management professionals
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