A complication code is usually the secondary code on the claim form since it is NOT the primary reason for the encounter.

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A complication code is a secondary code used to indicate an additional condition that affects the patient’s care and is not the main reason for the encounter. As such, it would be coded after the primary reason for the encounter.

A Complication Code Is Usually the Secondary Code on the Claim