lhoot
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Requesting some help on an aftercare scenario. Pt is being seen 1 year status post hip replacement. X-rays are done. All is well with the hip replacement and pt is to return for re-check as needed. Pt also mentioned some low back and buttock pain, unrelated to the hip replacement nothing further is done, planned or addressed. Diagnoses for outpatient visit are listed as status post total hip replacement and inflammation of left sacroiliac joint. Should aftercare code Z47.1 be coded along with the codes for the stated diagnoses?
Laura
Laura