Pregnancy - Medical Coding Guide

Coding tips for Twin Pregnancy ICD 10 and CPT codes

September 29, 2023October 18, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Learn Exactly how to Code Twin Pregnancy

Basic about twin pregnancy ICD 10 and Cpt Codes As we know there are OB CPT codes using for coding Pregnancy procedures. The procedures are divided on weeks of gestation. There are separate pregnancy ICD 10 and CPT codes for first ,second and third trimester. The first trimester of pregnancy is week 1 through week 12, or about 3 months. The second trimester is week 13 to week 27. And the third trimester of pregnancy spans from week 28 to the birth. Now, the pregnant women can come at any…

ICD 10 codes for Ectopic Pregnancy in pregnancy chapter

April 9, 2023April 14, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

The most important section in diagnosis coding is the Pregnancy codes. Yes, there has been lot of changes in the pregnancy chapter. Coding of breast mass or lump has become more specific now. Similarly, the new specific Z codes for antenatal screening has been added. Also, you would have learnt now Z3A codes should not be used with the abortion codes. Some of the codes have been revised in this chapter. Read also: CPT coding guidelines for TURP CPT codes ICD 10 codes for Tubal or Ectopic Pregnancy Yes, ectopic…

Awesome Coding Tips for Abortion CPT codes

March 11, 2023July 21, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Coding Tips for Abortion CPT codes for Medical coders

Coding for the Treatment of “Abortions” Pregnancy chapter codes are very complicated to use in coding. If you are medical coder, you would surely understand how difficult it is to find a correct ICD or CPT code in pregnancy chapter. I have made very big errors in past in ICD and CPT code while coding pregnancy medical reports. The major topic in this chapter is to discuss about coding ABORTION. I have learnt coding Z codes, pregnancy complication codes, Injury encounter codes but still I am struggling to code the…

Cpt Code 58340 Hysterosalpingogram/hsg test coding guide

October 6, 2022May 24, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Basics about hsg test/Hysterosalpingogram Cpt Code 58340 Hysterosalpingogram or hsg scan/test is an x-ray study inside of the uterus and fallopian tubes. During this procedure a dye is injected through the vagina and into the uterus. The dye flows both into uterus and fallopian tubes. Images are obtained using fluoroscopy. The image helps in finding any abnormality in the uterus or fallopian tubes. Uterus x ray exam in done especially on women who are having hard time to become pregnant. Hence, this exam also helps in finding any blockage which…

ICD 10 coding guide for High risk Pregnancy

October 4, 2022January 25, 2023 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Coding guideline for Supervision for high risk pregnancy Codes from category O09, Supervision of high-risk pregnancy, are intended for use only during the prenatal period. For complications during the labor or delivery episode as a result of a high-risk pregnancy, assign the applicable complication codes from Chapter 15. If there are no complications during the labor or delivery episode, assign code O80, Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery. For routine prenatal outpatient visits for patients with high-risk pregnancies, a code from category O09, Supervision of high-risk pregnancy, should be used as…

Coding Guide for Maternity Care and Delivery subsection (59000-59899)

May 13, 2022June 15, 2022 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

The Maternity Care and Delivery subsection (cpt code 59000–59899) is divided according to type of procedure. As a general rule, the subsection progresses from antepartum procedures through delivery procedures. The guidelines are very detailed as to the services included in antepartum and delivery care, not only to facilitate coding, but also to help guard against unbundling. We have various topic earlier about coding normal and complication pregnancy codes, but this one has separate guideline and procedure codes. Pregnancy confirmation during a problem oriented or preventive visit is not considered part…

Biophysical profile CPT code 76818 & 76819 knowledge Guide

March 30, 2021April 5, 2021 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Basics or biophysical profile CPT code 76818 & 76819 Fetal biophysical profile score (BPS or BPP) refers to assessment of four discrete biophysical variables by ultrasound. It is often a standard tool in antepartum fetal assessment. It is usually assessed after 28 weeks of gestation. The BPP combines data from two machines, ultrasonographic imaging and fetal heart rate [FHR] monitoring. Biophysical profile CPT code 76818 & 76819 are used in medical coding. A biophysical profile consists of five elements — four of which are studied with ultrasound, and the fifth…

ICD 10 coding guidelines for Z3A category

August 8, 2019January 16, 2020 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

New ICD 10 coding guidelines changes for Z3A category in 2018

Every year, we have a lot of changes in the coding guidelines. This year also we have a lot of changes in ICD 10 coding guidelines. The updated guidelines have introduced lot of new diagnosis codes. Today we will just look out the coding guidelines for Z3A ICD 10 codes used for coding weeks of gestation with pregnancy complication codes. Use of Z codes as primary diagnosis in ICD 10 Difference between urosepsis and sepsis ICD 10 coding Coding tips for diabetes type 1.5 in ICD 10 Coding guidelines for…

Superb Diabetes ICD 10 Coding tips for Pregnancy Chapter

May 29, 2018May 29, 2018 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Diabetes Coding tips for Pregnancy for Medical coders

Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic disease in old age. In medical coding, the diagnosis coding for normal women and pregnant women has separate coding guidelines. This disease has a significant complicating factor in pregnancy. We have learned a lot of Pregnancy ICD and CPT codes, you can find some information about them in below links. Use of Pregnancy Complication ICD 10 codes When to use Normal Pregnancy and Incidental Pregnancy ICD 10 codes Coding Guidelines for Z3A category codes Twin Pregnancy ICD and CPT codes There is…

Differentiate between V22.0, V22.1 & V22.2 with ICD 10 codes

April 2, 2018February 3, 2019 Jitendra M.Sc CPC

Pregnancy icd codes V22.0, V22.1 and V22.2 Coding of pregnancy charts is little tricky. When coders get OB chart they we mostly get confuse with the cpt as well as with icd codes. Since, we have different chapter 11, especially for OB complication codes. Therefore, whenever we have an OB procedure performed with a complication we have to code icd 9 diagnosis from the chapter 11 codes. In addition, we are having some V codes used during the coding of OB charts. Many have confusion when to codes these V…