Code 794.x Use this series of codes for abnormal nonspecific nuclear medicine scan findings. Use 793.x for X-ray and ultrasound at abnormal findings. Lung scan reveals segmental perfusion defects without diagnosis of pulmonary embolus. Do not code a patient's illness or condition as congenital unless the documentation states it as congenital. Otherwise, code the illness or condition as acquired when applicable.
Echocardiogram reveals that patient has moderate mitral valve regurgitation.
When coding spinal disorders, review documentation carefully for the specific spinal level involved. The spinal level should be specified in the X-ray report somewhere. Hardware in place. Do not use this with any other code except for E- codes. X-ray was negative for fracture or other injury.