RE: V codes

[Debbie Davis]

You can use any V code that has direct relationship to your patients ability and condition they are being treated for. 424.0 is mitral valve disorder. V45.09 is status other specified cardiac device.   Good luck -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]On Behalf Of Sharon Pratt Sent: Friday, May 07, 2004 8:08 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: V codes Good morning! Can I use a V code for a Med A resident who just underwent a Mitral valve replacement?  I cant seem to find a code for care of a resident with the above disorder.  Thanks, Sharon  ----------------------------- NOTICE: The information contained in this electronic mail message is either attorney privileged and/or confidential information intended only for the use of the individual or agent responsible to deliver it to the intended recipient; or, alternately, proprietary information (trade secret). You are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication or unauthorized use of the information herein contained, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately delete it from your computer and notify the sender of your receipt of this message.   CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE:         This message is intended for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited.         If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by email reply or by telephone and immediately delete this message and any attachments. Call us at (217) 464-2864.