Wiki Post Op Pain Meds and Doppler

cwilson3333

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Patient had a total knee replacement.

Came in for follow-up, had some redness over knee, increased pain in calf and popliteal area.

Doctor ordered a Venous Doppler. Patient given an RX for Antibiotic and refills on his pain medicines [x2] plus anti-inflammatory.

This would normally be a post-operative regular visit, but with these symptoms, ordering of venous dopper to rule out blood clot and the prescribing of medications, can this visit be charged?

Thank you,

CW
 
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