No, the V70.0 is for the physical examination only. You will not code that. For a creatinine needed/required before a CT test you will want to use a V72.63 for Pre-procedural laboratory examination.
The kidneys maintain the blood creatinine in a normal range. Creatinine has been found to be a fairly reliable indicator of kidney function. Elevated creatinine level signifies impaired kidney function or kidney disease.
Test information includes:
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The use of ICD-10 code E78.00 can also apply to:
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code R97 R97.
89.
ICD-10-PCS Code BW25YZZ - Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Chest, Abdomen and Pelvis using Other Contrast - Codify by AAPC.
Code Z13. 89, encounter for screening for other disorder, is the ICD-10 code for depression screening.
Encounter for screening for other metabolic disorders Z13. 228 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z13. 228 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Elevated creatinine level signifies impaired kidney function or kidney disease. As the kidneys become impaired for any reason, the creatinine level in the blood will rise due to poor clearance of creatinine by the kidneys. Abnormally high levels of creatinine thus warn of possible malfunction or failure of the kidneys.
CT scan70450CT Brain without contrast material74160CT Abdomen with contrast material74170CT Abdomen with and without contrast material74176CT Abdomen and Pelvis without contrast material74177CT Abdomen and Pelvis with contrast material11 more rows
Computerized Tomography (CT Scan) of Brain ICD-10-PCS B020ZZZ is a specific/billable code that can be used to indicate a procedure.
Computed tomography is commonly referred to as a CT scan. A CT scan is a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce images of the inside of the body. It shows detailed images of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, organs and blood vessels.
39 (Encounter for other screening for malignant neoplasm of breast). Z12. 39 is the correct code to use when employing any other breast cancer screening technique (besides mammogram) and is generally used with breast MRIs.
0 - 17 years inclusiveZ00. 129 is applicable to pediatric patients aged 0 - 17 years inclusive.
Answer: According to Coding Clinic, the appropriate diagnosis code would be Z01. 89 (encounter for other specified special examinations).