Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare Z48. 89 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z48. 89 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Code Z47. 1 (aftercare following joint replacement surgery) is used during the follow-up phase of any joint replacement surgery, even if the replacement was for treatment of a fracture.
Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing. Z48. 00 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM Z48.
Aftercare visit codes are assigned in situations in which the initial treatment of a disease has been performed but the patient requires continued care during the healing or recovery phase, or for the long-term consequences of the disease.
Follow-up. The difference between aftercare and follow-up is the type of care the physician renders. Aftercare implies the physician is providing related treatment for the patient after a surgery or procedure. Follow-up, on the other hand, is surveillance of the patient to make sure all is going well.
Following ICD-10 guidelines, if a patient has or has had an HIV related condition, use B20 AIDS. If the patient has a positive HIV status, without symptoms or related conditions, use Z21.
998.83 - Non-healing surgical wound | ICD-10-CM.
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2. A non-healing wound, such as an ulcer, is not coded with an injury code beginning with the letter S. Four common codes are L97-, “non-pressure ulcers”; L89-, “pressure ulcers”; I83-, “varicose veins with ulcers”; and I70.
Follow-up visits, like initial visits, should be coded using the appropriate evaluation and management (E/M) code (i.e., 99211–99215). Given the limited interaction with the patient and limited work involved, the level of service is likely to be low (e.g., 99211 or 99212).
ICD-10 makes two important points about the use of aftercare codes:The aftercare Z code should not be used if treatment is directed at a current, acute disease. ... The aftercare Z codes should also not be used for aftercare for injuries.More items...•
Use Z codes to code for surgical aftercare. Z47. 89, Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare, and. Z47. 1, Aftercare following joint replacement surgery.
Use Z codes to code for surgical aftercare. Z47. 89, Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare, and. Z47. 1, Aftercare following joint replacement surgery.
ICD-10 makes two important points about the use of aftercare codes:The aftercare Z code should not be used if treatment is directed at a current, acute disease. ... The aftercare Z codes should also not be used for aftercare for injuries.More items...•
Follow codes (Z08-Z09) These codes indicated for continued surveillance (treatment has been completed and disease, condition, or injury no longer exists.
99024Post-operative visits should be reported with CPT code 99024 when the visit is furnished on the same day as an unrelated E/M service (billed with modifier 24).