Some men and women are prone to develop stretch marks on the abdomen, buttocks and thighs. New stretch marks are bright red, blue, black or purple. Older stretch marks fade. Stretch marks (striae) are indented streaks that often appear on the abdomen, breasts, hips, buttocks and thighs. Over time they become less noticeable. Stretch marks are particularly common in pregnant women, especially during the last trimester. Treatment can make stretch marks fade, but it won't completely remove them. Stretch marks aren't painful or harmful, but some people feel distressed about the way they make their skin look.
In the case of emergency department visits, the Principal/Primary Diagnosis Code is that diagnosis established to be chiefly responsible for occasioning the visit to the Emergency Department.
No. ICD-9 lists the code with the Â½ indicator, which means that you can use the code as a first-listed or additional diagnosis. Limit primary diagnosis: You should only list V72.6x as the primary diagnosis in the absence of any signs, symptoms, or associated diagnosis, according to ICD-9 official guidelines. NCD States V72.6 Doesn't Pay. Medicare's 23 Laboratory NCDs include lists of covered diagnosis for many common lab procedures.