Coding for late effects can be a bit tricky as there are multiple ways to sequence late effect and residual codes. A late effect is a condition which appears after the acute phase of an earlier causal condition has taken place. Use our guide below to assist you when coding for late effects.
1. Late effect, generally
- Hemiplegia as a result of a head injury
- Residual deficit, hemiplegia: 342.xx
- Late effect head injury: 907.0
2. Manifestation as a late effect
- Late effect of polio: 138
- Osteopathy: 730.7x
3. Late effect of CVA-combination code
- Late effect code includes the residual deficit: 438.21
4. Late effect CVA combination coding
- Late effect of CVA w/visual deficit: 438.7
- Residual deficit, visual loss: 369.9
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