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September 2005 · Vol. 17, No. 9

REIMBURSEMENT ADVISER

Pregnancy state affects CMV test code

Melanie  Witt,  RN, CPC, MA

Q

What diagnosis code should be used for cytomegalovirus testing in a patient with fetal demise?

A

The answer depends on whether the patient was pregnant at the time of the testing. If the patient was pregnant, use code V28.8, other specified antenatal screening; if she was not pregnant, use code V73.89, special screening examination for other specified viral diseases.

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