Z09: Follow-up examination after treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasms
Z09.0: Follow-up examination after surgery for other conditions
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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