Infectious “V” Codes and Status Joint “V” Codes

Infectious “V” Codes

V03.7 Need for prophylactic vacc. tetanus toxoid
V09.0 Inf w/microorg resistant to penicillins
V09.1 Inf w/microorg resistant to cephalosporins & other b-lactam antibiotics
V09.2 Inf w/microorg resistant to macrolides
V09.3 Inf w/microorg resistant to tetracyclines
V09.4 Inf w/microorg resistant to aminoglycosides
V09.50 Inf w/microorg resistant to quinolones & fluroquinonoles
V09.80 Inf w/microorg resistant to other specified drugs (i.e., VRE & VRSA)


Status Joint “V” Codes

V43.66 Ankle joint replacement
V43.69 Other joint replacement
V45.4 Arthrodesis status

Personal History “V” Codes

Personal History “V” Codes

V10.81 Personal Hx of malignant neoplasm (bone)
V10.82 Personal Hx of malignant melanoma of skin
V10.83 Personal Hx of other malignant neoplasm of skin
V12.02 Personal Hx of poliomyelitis
V12.2 Personal Hx of endocrine disorder
V12.51 Personal Hx of pulmonary embolism
V12.52 Personal Hx of thrombophlebitis
V12.59 Personal Hx of other diseases of circulatory system-stroke
V12.71 Personal Hx of peptic ulcer disease
V13.3 Personal Hx of disease of skin & subcutaneous tissue
V13.4 Personal Hx of arthritis
V13.5 Personal Hx of other musculoskeletal disorder
V14.0 Personal Hx of Penicillin allergy
V14.1 Personal Hx of other antibiotic allergy
V14.3 Personal Hx of other anti-infective agent
V14.4 Personal Hx of anesthetic allergy
V14.5 Personal Hx of narcotic allergy
V14.6 Personal Hx of analgesic allergy
V15.81 Noncompliance with medical treatment
V15.88 Personal Hx of risk for falling
V17.7 Family Hx of arthritis
V17.81 Family Hx of osteoporosis
V17.89 Family Hx of other musculoskeletal diseases
V18.0 Family Hx of diabetes
V18.3 Family Hx of other blood disorders

Status Amputation “V” Codes and Aftercare “V” Codes

Status Amputation “V” Codes

V49.71 Great toe
V49.72 Other toe(s)
V49.73 Foot
V49.74 Ankle (Disarticulation of ankle)
V49.75 Below knee
V49.76 Above knee (Disarticulation of knee)
V49.77 Hip (Disarticulation of hip)

Aftercare “V” Codes

V53.7 Orthopedic devices
V54.01 Aftercare encounter for removal of internal fixation device
V54.09 Other aftercare involving internal fixation device
V54.19 Aftercare for healing traumatic fracture of other bone
V54.29 Aftercare for healing pathologic fracture of other bone
V54.81 Aftercare following joint replacement (must use with site code V43.69)
V54.89 Other orthopedic aftercare
V54.9 Unspecified orthopedic aftercare
V57.1 Care involving rehab procedures – other PT
V57.81 Orthotic training Gait training in the use of artificial limbs
V58.30 Encounter for change or removal of non-surgical wound dressing
 V58.31 Encounter for change or removal of surgical wound dressing
 V58.32 Encounter for removal of sutures
 V58.41 Encounter for planned post-operative wound closure
 V58.43 Aftercare following surgery for injury and trauma
 V58.49 Other specified aftercare following surgery

High Risk Medication DX Codes - V58.61

High Risk Medication Codes

V58.61 Long-term (current) use of anticoagulants
V58.62 Long-term (current) use of antibiotics
V58.64 Long-term (current) use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAID)
V58.65 Long-term (current) use of steroids
V58.66 Long-term (current) use of aspirin
V58.67 Long-term (current) use of insulin
V58.69 Long-term (current) use of high risk medications