decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2013 Issue 9 (September)
V-code to Z-code crosswalk
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Article Overview
This short article introduces the transition from ICD-9 V-codes to ICD-10 Z-codes for documenting reasons for patient encounters. It also notes that follow-up care for certain injuries in ICD-10 may involve a seventh character on the injury code. The piece is useful as a quick orientation for coders reviewing ICD-10 diagnosis coding concepts and crosswalk references.
Why This Topic Matters
Coders and billing staff need a high-level understanding of how encounter-reason coding changed between ICD-9 and ICD-10, especially when researching legacy references or looking for the correct ICD-10 category of code.
What You Will Learn
- How ICD-9 V-codes relate to ICD-10 Z-codes at a high level
- Why a crosswalk can help when getting oriented to ICD-10 encounter-reason coding
- That certain injury follow-up reporting in ICD-10 may involve an additional character on the diagnosis code
- Where to begin when reviewing the broader ICD-10 Z-code set
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding students
- Billing staff
- Compliance staff
- Healthcare documentation specialists
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