decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2006 Issue 9 (September)
V70.0 for over-17 well visits?
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Article Overview
This article discusses when routine well-visit coding may shift from a pediatric preventive diagnosis to an adult preventive diagnosis under ICD-9. It explains the role of payer policy, publisher-added pediatric notations, and CMS DRG age conventions, and it is relevant to coders, billers, and clinical staff working with preventive visit claims.
Why This Topic Matters
Preventive visit coding can vary by payer, and misunderstandings about age-based notations can affect claim submission and code selection. The article helps readers understand the broader policy context behind routine exam coding for different age groups.
What You Will Learn
- How payer policy can affect routine preventive visit coding
- How publisher-added pediatric notations differ from official ICD terminology
- How CMS DRG age conventions relate to pediatric versus adult coding context
- What general factors may influence the age at which routine exam coding changes
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billers
- Practice managers
- Pediatric office staff
- Primary care staff
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