Pt is recovering from hospital stay in which liver abscess was drained and was put on antibiotics for 4 weeks. He now presents to office needing 2 more weeks of antibiotics and referral to ID. Prescription is given, referral is made. (No other treatment provided; brief basic exam performed.)
Is Z48.815, Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system, the most appropriate diagnosis for this visit? I wouldn't code liver abscess since the patient no longer has it (it was drained), correct? And I wouldn't code Z09 for followup since pt is still recovering...?
Any other suggestions or code I am overlooking?
Thanks for any and all help! I'm still trying to sort out how to handle office visits that follow ER or hospital stays.
Is Z48.815, Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system, the most appropriate diagnosis for this visit? I wouldn't code liver abscess since the patient no longer has it (it was drained), correct? And I wouldn't code Z09 for followup since pt is still recovering...?
Any other suggestions or code I am overlooking?
Thanks for any and all help! I'm still trying to sort out how to handle office visits that follow ER or hospital stays.