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 |
| 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 |
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! …
yes anne even I am a coder from last 3 years and i also enjoy medical coding, thanks for commenting..
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its abhishek kumar my m.pharm with pharmacology is going to complete therefore i wants to make my carrier as a medical coder .
so plz guide me how can i able to do this?and what r the criterias?
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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