V codes

There are many important status codes used in diagnosis coding. Since the implementation of ICD 10 codes, older ICD 9 codes have been replaced with new ICD 10 codes. Hence, it is important to check all these new Status codes which will be used in the future by medical coders. As we know many ICD 9 V codes which were used previously are now replaced with Z codes in ICD 10. So, now we will check both the old V codes of ICD 9 and Z codes of ICD 10, which will be used by coders.

Difference between old ICD 9 and new ICD 10 codes

The new ICD 10 codes are very specific. Hence, we will have increase in the number of ICD 10 codes used in diagnosis coding. I have already shared many coding tips for ICD 10 codes in my previous post. But, Z codes are not easy to find. So, it will good if you understand the whole report and then check for the any Z codes. Once you are used to coding Z codes, you will become perfect in ICD 10 coding.

V code Description

ICD-9  V code

ICD-10  V code

Other postprocedural Status

V45.89

Z98.89

Pre-operative respiratory examination

V72.82

Z01.811

Other orthopedic aftercare

V54.89

Z47.89

Aftercare following replacement

V54.81

Z47.1

Hip joint replacement

V43.64

Z96.649

Shoulder joint replacement

V43.61

Z96.619

Knee joint replacement

V43.65

Z96.659

Presence of Intrauterine Contraceptive device

V45.51

Z97.5

Other acquired absence of organ

V45.79

Z90.89

Acquired total absence of Pancreas

V88.11

Z90.410

Other specified pre-operative examination

V72.83

Z01.818

Fitting and adjustment of nonvascular catheter, not elsewhere classified

V58.82

Z46.82

Acquired absence of both cervix and uterus

V88.01

Z90.710

Postsurgical arthrodesis status

V45.4

M96.0- Pseudarthrosis after fusion or arthrodesis

Z98.1- Arthrodesis status

Fitting and adjustment of nonvascular catheter, not elsewhere classified

V58.82

Z46.82

Acquired absence of kidney

               

V45.73

 

Z90.5

Other specified viral diseases

V73.89

Z11.59

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) counseling

V65.44

Z71.7

History of Breast Neoplasm

V10.3

Z85.3

Encounter or admission for radiotherapy

V58.0

Z51.0

Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

V58.11

Z51.11

 

Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy

V58.12

Z51.12

Pregnant state, incidental

 

V22.2

Z33.1

Supervision of other normal pregnancy

V22.1

Z34.80- Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, unspecified trimester

Z34.90- Encounter for supervision of  normal pregnancy, unspecified trimester


Asymptomatic HIV infection status

V08

Z21

Aftercare, surgery, neoplasm

V58.42

Z48.2

Screening Osteoporosis

V82.81

Z13.820

Cardiac pacemaker

V45.01

Z95.0

Automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator

V45.02

Z95.810

Renal dialysis status

V45.11

Z99.2

Dependence on respirator (ventilator) status

V46.11

Z99.11

Bariatric/gastric/obesity surgery status

V45.86

Z98.84

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6 Thoughts to “V codes”

  1. Anne D

    I’ve been a coder for over 8 yrs; learning HCC and thoroughly enjoying it. Now have multiple titles at the practice where I am located – Practice Manager, Coding Manager, ACO Clinical Coordinator, Credentialing Manager and Billing … oh, and in-house IT! …

    1. yes anne even I am a coder from last 3 years and i also enjoy medical coding, thanks for commenting..

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        so plz guide me how can i able to do this?and what r the criterias?

        1. You can start preparing from now only and go through the ICD 10 coding guidelines which are easily available on internet…ICD 10 and CPT codes are the main pillars of medical coding..if you know the basic guidelines for these two..you can work as medical coder..!

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