tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2012 Issue 7

Reader Question: You "Kneed" To Know How To Capture The Post -- Op Portion Of This Diagnosis

Question: I recently had a chart where the patient presented to ER with knee pain, three months status post knee replacement. My physician documented the diagnosis chronic post-op knee pain. Would I be correct to code 338.28? South Carolinas SubscriberAnswer: Yes, ICD-9 code 338.28 (Other chronic postoperative pain) would be appropriate choices to report. ...

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