Encntr for oth plast/recnst surg fol med proc or heal injury

This code signifies a patient's visit for plastic or reconstructive surgery performed to address cosmetic or functional issues that arose after a previous medical procedure or a fully healed injury. This includes revisions or enhancements to prior surgical outcomes or repairs of residual deformities from past trauma.

Apply this code when a patient presents for procedures like scar revision, breast reconstruction following mastectomy (once initial healing is complete), or facial reconstruction after a healed burn. It is appropriate for elective or medically necessary reconstructive work performed subsequent to the initial healing phase of the original condition or surgery.

• Always sequence this code as a secondary diagnosis when the primary reason for the encounter is the specific reconstructive procedure (e.g., CPT code for scar revision).
• Ensure documentation clearly states the "following medical procedure" or "healed injury" aspect to support the use of this code.
• Do not use for initial treatment of an acute injury or for plastic surgery unrelated to a prior medical event or healed injury.