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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Rule Out Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

ICD-10 Coding for Rule Out Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

R60.9
R79.89

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for rule out deep vein thrombosis (dvt) includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Suspected DVT
Possible DVT
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Rule Out Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Rule Out Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Use ICD-10 code R60.9 for edema, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Edema, unspecified

Billable Code
R60.9
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Presence of unilateral limb swelling

Applicable To

  • • Swelling of limb

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the presence of edema.

Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

Billable Code
R79.89
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Elevated D-dimer test result

Applicable To

  • • Elevated D-dimer

Important Notes

  • • Ensure D-dimer elevation is documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z01.818

Encounter for other preprocedural examination

Use if the examination is part of a preoperative clearance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code a rule out DVT?

For a rule out DVT, use symptom codes such as R60.9 for edema and R79.89 for elevated D-dimer, as DVT is not confirmed.

What is the ICD-10 code for suspected DVT?

ICD-10 does not have a code for suspected DVT. Use symptom codes like R60.9 for edema and R79.89 for elevated D-dimer.

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