Wiki Initial vs. Subsequent

[kj09]

A patient comes in with an MMT of the Lt knee and LMT of the Lt knee and they are not improving and the patient would like to be scoped. The doctor explained the risks and they will proceed with the scope. Would this be an initial (A) 7th character since the doctor is actively treating the patients conditions?

 

[shortblonde6]

Yes, any visit during the active treatment is coding as an initial encounter.