When coding myocardial infarctions, the fifth digits of 0-episode of care unspecified, 1-initial episode of care, and 2-subsequent episode of care are used. Explain when the fifth digit of 2 would be used

The fifth digit of 2 is used to designate an episode of care following the initial episode when the patient is admitted for further observation, evaluation, or treatment for a myocardial infarction that has received initial treatment but is still less than eight weeks old.

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