The V code for post-surgical PTCA (Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty) is V45.82 which states :Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty Status.
The correct code is V42.1
The correct code is V42.1
V45.01
V codes
V codes
V codes
V Codes means "Supplementary Classification of Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services"
V44.1--Gastrostomy status I would recommend the use of this code since it is inserted into the stomach. A gastrostomy is an artifical opening into the stomach. However, some recommend the use of V44.4--Other artificial opening of gastrointestinal tract. I, on the other hand, feel this code is best used for Jejunostomy status, and would not be appropriate for NG tube status.
The V code for a fistula is not a specific code, as V codes are typically used for factors influencing health status rather than specific diseases or conditions. Instead, medical coding for a fistula would typically involve using the appropriate ICD-10-CM code that describes the type and location of the fistula, such as K63.0 for an intestinal fistula. Always refer to the latest coding guidelines for accurate coding practices.
An alphanumeric code in the ICD-9 CM that identifies factors that influence health status and encounters that are not due to illness or injury.
AAS2436 is the code for the v wing
AAS2436 is the code for the v wing