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AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2007 Issue 2; Ask the Editor
Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Admission for Continued Antibiotic Management Status Post Removal of Infected Hip Prosthesis
A patient, status post removal of an infected hip prosthesis, was transferred to the skilled nursing facility (SNF) for continued antibiotic management. Since the infected hip prosthesis has been removed, code 996.66 does not seem appropriate. Which aftercare code should be reported by the SNF, code V58.43, Aftercare following surgery for injury or trauma or code V54.89, Other specified aftercare following surgery?
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