Hello,
Pt came in for pre-op clearance by their PCP for knee surgery. Injured knee playing soccer. Provider used DX S83.241S (medial meniscus tear, right, sequela). Would this be considered a subsequent encounter? I get so confused between subsequent and sequela and how everything should be coded and would like to give proper feedback to the providers. Any tips are appreciated!
thank you!
Pt came in for pre-op clearance by their PCP for knee surgery. Injured knee playing soccer. Provider used DX S83.241S (medial meniscus tear, right, sequela). Would this be considered a subsequent encounter? I get so confused between subsequent and sequela and how everything should be coded and would like to give proper feedback to the providers. Any tips are appreciated!
thank you!