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Properly Distinguish Between Aftercare Visits, Comparison Examinations
Published on Fri Dec 14, 2018
Question: A patient had an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) hip surgery and returned for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) due to pain one week later. The physician states “status post ORIF” in the indication with no significant findings in the impression. Should this be written off as a comparison exam? Illinois Subscriber Answer: This encounter does not classify as [...]