The guidelines state that ED encounter is an example of active treatment. Also that medication adjustment is an example of subsequent care. When a pt returns to the ED w/ pain at recent fx site (previously treated) and gets RX this would be coded as subsequent in most cases I believe.
I find the guidelines are unclear on assigning the 7th character for ED coders and would appreciate some feedback. Thanks
I find the guidelines are unclear on assigning the 7th character for ED coders and would appreciate some feedback. Thanks