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We are having a differing opinion on the correct usage of the Z codes. If a patient has a non traumatic hip replacement due to DJD and they are continuing to be seen past their 90 global period (let's say the 100th day), and still being seen for the acute injury/condition, then I would think the appropriate delayed healing extender should be used.
We are testing a form functionality and a lot of the AfterCare situations are looking to Z codes. If the patient is seen six months out from a total hip replacement due to hip pain... then isn't T84.84xD (pain due to internal ortho device, subsequent) more appropriate than a Z96.642 (Presence of left artificial hip joint)?
In this case wouldn't the Z96.642 be more appropriate to indicate, the presence of artifi hip joint when the pt is being seen for knee pain on the same side, because there is a potential or possible relation?
Thank you
We are testing a form functionality and a lot of the AfterCare situations are looking to Z codes. If the patient is seen six months out from a total hip replacement due to hip pain... then isn't T84.84xD (pain due to internal ortho device, subsequent) more appropriate than a Z96.642 (Presence of left artificial hip joint)?
In this case wouldn't the Z96.642 be more appropriate to indicate, the presence of artifi hip joint when the pt is being seen for knee pain on the same side, because there is a potential or possible relation?
Thank you