Aftercare following sterilization reversal

This code signifies medical care provided to a patient who has undergone a surgical procedure to reverse a previous sterilization. This aftercare typically involves monitoring for complications, assessing healing, and providing follow-up related to the reversal procedure itself. It does not encompass care for subsequent pregnancy or fertility treatments.

Use this code for follow-up visits, wound checks, or other medical encounters directly related to the recovery and assessment after a vasectomy reversal or tubal ligation reversal. This applies when the patient is no longer in the immediate post-operative period but still requires care stemming from the reversal surgery.

• Do not use this code for initial or subsequent fertility treatments; use appropriate infertility codes instead.
• Code any complications of the reversal procedure separately, in addition to this aftercare code.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the reason for the visit is aftercare following a sterilization reversal.