ICD-9-CM

Excludes:

convalescence and palliative care(V66.0-V66.9)

V58.4 Other aftercare following surgery Note: Codes from this subcategory should be used in conjunction with other aftercare codes to fully identify the reason for the aftercare encounter. Excludes: aftercare following sterilization reversal surgery (V26.22) attention to artificial openings (V55.0-V55.9) orthopedic aftercare (V54.0-V54.9)
V58.41: Encounter for planned post-operative wound closure Excludes: disruption of operative wound (998.31-998.32) encounter for dressings and suture aftercare (V58.30-V58.32)
V58.42: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm Conditions classifiable to 140-239
V58.43: Aftercare following surgery for injury and trauma Conditions classifiable to 800-999 Excludes: aftercare for healing traumatic fracture (V54.10-V54.19)
V58.44: Aftercare following organ transplant Use additional code to identify the organ transplanted (V42.0-V42.9)
V58.49: Other specified aftercare following surgery Change or removal of drains

V58.4 Other aftercare following surgery

Note:

Codes from this subcategory should be used in conjunction with other aftercare codes to fully identify the reason for the aftercare encounter.

Excludes:

aftercare following sterilization reversal surgery (V26.22)

attention to artificial openings (V55.0-V55.9)

orthopedic aftercare (V54.0-V54.9)

Excludes:

disruption of operative wound (998.31-998.32)

encounter for dressings and suture aftercare (V58.30-V58.32)