ICD 10 Coding Alert
Reader Question:
Pick This Code for Antepartum Non-Immune Rubella
Published on Mon Apr 16, 2018
Question: How do you code rubella non-immune status in a pregnant patient? I can only think of Z78.9 (Other specified health status), but I'm not sure. Kansas Subscriber Answer: You should go with O09.89 (Supervision of other high risk pregnancies) as this fact puts her at risk for fetal issues should she be exposed to rubella. Heads up: You should report this code for antepartum visits. If she has not developed rubella during her pregnancy and the ultrasounds show no issues with the fetus, you would not be using this code except for initial testing or monitoring the pregnancy until you know there is no problem. So, do not use this diagnosis during delivery or while she is in labor.
Related Articles
Other Articles in this issue of
ICD 10 Coding Alert
- Training:
Avoid These Errors for Correct Atherosclerosis Coding
Combo codes key when angina added to dx. You know that when your provider documents [...] - Case Study Corner:
Reach for These Codes When Hard Times Hit
Know cause to code this underdosing scenario. It's a term that has only been in [...] - ICD-10 Coding:
Take These Steps to Find Pressure Ulcer Coding Relief
Sequence, then specify site, side, and severity for success. When a patient spends a lot [...] - You Be the Coder:
Choose This Code for Old MI? Not So Fast
Question: We are experiencing some confusion with the ICD-10 guidelines for myocardial infarctions (MIs). What [...] - Reader Question:
Run to These Codes for Foot Pain Dx
Question: Our pain management specialist has diagnosed a patient with metatarsalgia. What is this and [...] - Reader Question:
Look Beyond Index to Find WARI Code
Question: Our provider recently diagnosed a patient with wheezing associated respiratory infection (WARI), but I [...] - Reader Question:
Document Smoking History in This Malignant Neoplasm Encounter
Question: Our physician diagnosed a malignant bronchial neoplasm for a patient who has been a [...] - Reader Question:
Stay on the Right Side of These Extremity Pain Codes
Question: The physician saw a new patient with a complaint of right-sided extremity pain; more [...] - Reader Question:
Pick This Code for Antepartum Non-Immune Rubella
Question: How do you code rubella non-immune status in a pregnant patient? I can only [...] - Reader Question:
Use This Handy Code to Report Myositis Encounters
Question: Our provider documented that a patient was suffering from pain, swelling, tenderness, and weakness [...]
View All
