How do you code aftercare codes?
The patient comes in is Diagnosed with a Medial meniscus tear current injury, is taken to surgery meniscus is repaired comes back into clinic during there global period. What diagnosis would you use? A z-code (aftercare code) only or would you also have the meniscus tear with D for subsequent visit?
The patient comes in is Diagnosed with a Medial meniscus tear current injury, is taken to surgery meniscus is repaired comes back into clinic during there global period. What diagnosis would you use? A z-code (aftercare code) only or would you also have the meniscus tear with D for subsequent visit?