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Grasp the Appropriate Use of Z51 Codes

Question: Can ICD-10-CM code Z51.11 be used when the provider sees a patient in between treatment for evaluation and management, or is this a code to be used when the patient is physically receiving treatment? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: No, the Z51 (Encounter for other aftercare and medical care) codes should not be used for times when a patient is [...]
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