Wiki what is pre op

[pscott]

I know that when a patient gets a clearance from a Dr for surgery,
you code that as a pre op visit, but what if the patient also
meets with the surgeon ahead of time to learn about the procedure etc.
do you code that as a pre op visit too/
Thanks!

 

[CodingKing]

Its bundled in the surgical procedure

 

[pscott]

Thanks!