Frequently used V codes in Home Health

V53.6*……..fitting and adjustment of urinary catheter (excludes ostomies)

V53.7………fitting and adjustment of orthopedic devices (e.g. brace, corset)

V54.0………aftercare involving removal of fracture plate or other internal fixation device

V54.1*……..aftercare for healing traumatic fracture

V54.2*……..aftercare for healing pathological fracture

V54.81*……aftercare following joint replacement

V54.89*……other orthopedic aftercare (for healing fractures, non specific cause)

V54.9………unspecified orthopedic aftercare

V55.0………attention to tracheostomy

V55.1………attention to gastrostomy

V55.2………attention to ileostomy

V55.3………attention to colostomy

V55.4………attention to other artificial opening of digestive tract

V55.5………attention to cystostomy

V55.6………attention to other artificial opening of urinary tract

V55.8………attention to other specified artificial opening

V57.0………breathing exercises

V57.1………other physical therapy (care involving use of rehabilitation procedures)

V57.21……..encounter for occupational therapy

V57.3………speech therapy

V57.81……..orthotic training

V58.3………attention to surgical dressings and sutures (not for infected wounds)

V58.42…….aftercare following surgery for neoplasm

V58.43…….aftercare following surgery for injury and trauma

V58.49…….other specified aftercare following surgery

V58.63…….long term (current) use of antiplatelet/antithrombotics

V58.71……aftercare following surgery of the sense organs

V58.72……aftercare following surgery of nervous system

V58.73……aftercare following surgery of circulatory system

V58.74……aftercare following surgery of respiratory system

V58.75……aftercare following surgery of digestive system

V58.76……aftercare following surgery of genitourinary system

V58.77……aftercare following surgery of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

V58.78……aftercare following surgery of musculoskeletal system

V58.89……other specified aftercare

V65.46……encounter for insulin pump training

*……..requires a fifth digit code

This is not an all inclusive listing; see the ICD-9 code book or your OASIS Auditor

 

 

10/9/03 submitted by
Linda Westerman RN MN
EducationDirector
Home Health Management, Inc
lwesterman@homehealthsc.com