Coding for surgery in the postop period – Retina Specialists

Some surgical care doesn’t end in a single operation, and the patient needs additional surgery in the postoperative period. Complex cases may be staged. Other cases may require an unexpected return to the operating room, or the patient may have bilateral disease. Here, I’ll explore the correct documentation and coding for these situations.

This article was published in Retina Specialist, which is written by Ellen R. Adams, MBA. To view the entire article in Retina Specialist, click on the link below:

https://www.retina-specialist.com/article/coding-for-surgery-in-the-postop-period