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See the Difference Between Aftereffect and Sequela

Question: I’m relatively new to coding and my coworker and I are wondering how the definition and usage of sequela in ICD-10-CM differs from an aftereffect? She thinks they are basically the same, but I disagree. Please help us resolve this. RCI Subscriber Answer: No, the two terms are not the same, although it’s a widespread misconception that the two [...]
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