Post-op pain

When is it appropriate to code post-op pain (338.18)?

Thanks.

re: Post-op pain

I did a little research on my own and found this to be very helpful if anyone else ever has a question on this as well. It talks about other pain codes as well and when it is appropriate to report them.



http://library.ahima.org/xpedio/groups/public/documents/ahima/bok1_033609.hcsp?dDocName=bok1_033609