Encntr for f/u exam aft trtmt for cond oth than malig neoplm

Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a patient visit for a routine follow-up examination after they have completed definitive treatment for a non-cancerous medical condition. The patient is no longer actively receiving treatment but is being monitored to assess their long-term health status and ensure no recurrence or complications.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when a patient presents for a scheduled check-up following successful treatment for conditions like pneumonia, fractures, or acute infections, where the primary treatment course has concluded. It is appropriate for visits where the purpose is to evaluate the patient's recovery and overall health post-treatment.

💡Coding Tips

Do not use this code for follow-up related to malignant neoplasms; refer to the Z08 series for those encounters.
Ensure the patient has completed their active treatment phase; this code is not for ongoing care or aftercare for surgical procedures.
Always code the specific condition being followed up as a secondary diagnosis to provide clinical specificity.

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Clinical Notes

Inclusion Terms

Medical surveillance following completed treatment

Excludes 1 — Not coded here

aftercare following medical care (Z43-Z49, Z51)
surveillance of contraception (Z30.4-)
surveillance of prosthetic and other medical devices (Z44-Z46)

Use additional code

code to identify any applicable history of disease code (Z86.-, Z87.-)

Crosswalks

V67.09ApproxICD-9 V67.00ApproxICD-9 V67.3ApproxICD-9 V67.9ApproxICD-9 V67.59ApproxICD-9 V67.3ApproxICD-9