Z08: Follow-up examination after treatment for malignant neoplasms
Z08.0: Follow-up examination after surgery for malignant neoplasm
You had surgery because you had cancer. An examination after surgery makes it possible to find out whether the treatment was successful. The examination is also to see whether the patient has come through the operation well.
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