Sequela vs Subsequent 7th character for Fracture.
Pt had ORIF for Intrarticular radius Fracture , went to Rehab for 2 months & now to Homecare for gait training. ORIF wound is healed, Can we code Fx with 7th character D or Sequela is only option?
Pt had ORIF for Intrarticular radius Fracture , went to Rehab for 2 months & now to Homecare for gait training. ORIF wound is healed, Can we code Fx with 7th character D or Sequela is only option?
Comments
Use the D - still aftercare