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When is ICD-10 Z51.89 NOT appropriate to use for hospital follow up? What level of severity would ICD-10 Z51.89 be appropriate? in the chapter guidelines for aftercare codes it states the aftercare Z code "should not be used if treatment is directed at a current, acute disease". Is the definition of current, acute disease, does the patient have to still show symptoms in order for it to be current and acute, there is no either or?
The ICD-10 Z51.89 definition is very vague and it leaves it open for use for ALL aftercare or follow up when patient's are discharged from the hospital or ED, ICD 10 code books states Z51 is for "Encounter for other aftercare and medical care"
Any insight would be great especially from a primary care physician office.
The ICD-10 Z51.89 definition is very vague and it leaves it open for use for ALL aftercare or follow up when patient's are discharged from the hospital or ED, ICD 10 code books states Z51 is for "Encounter for other aftercare and medical care"
Any insight would be great especially from a primary care physician office.
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