Diagnosis Codes - V Codes / Beware_Clinical history may not match history of V code cancer diagnoses

Article Overview

This article covers ICD-9-CM diagnosis coding for patients with a prior cancer diagnosis and discusses when a current cancer code versus a personal history code may be appropriate after treatment ends. It is useful for coders, billers, and compliance staff who need to align documentation with longitudinal cancer history, ongoing therapy, and post-treatment follow-up. The article also notes a couple of special situations that may affect whether the cancer diagnosis continues to be reported and suggests carrier-specific guidance may be needed.