jessv1910
Networker
I need some help with this... Would you code "root canal pain" as postoperative pain, 338.18? This Pt had this procedure done a few weeks before and he is still being treated with PCN.
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Wiki Postoperative pain for root canal previously done..?
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Root canal therapy is usually done for severe dental pain and the pain may last even after the treatment, so your question is unclear whether the patient has pain due to root canal procedure or pain after root canal procedure. Please query the physician to have a clear idea.
Brightwin
Brightwin
jessv1910
Networker
Hey thanks for replying. The Pt is having pain after the root canal procedure. Is this coded as just pain? If it was pain due to the procedure. How would you code it? Thanks!
jessv1910
Networker
It does, thanks. I just get confused with the postoperative pain and the complication codes. Thanks again. 