Ob-Gyn Coding Alert
Shift 078.11 to A63.0 in October 2013
Here is how you'll find A63.0 in the Alphabetic Index. If you repeatedly report condyloma acuminatum (078.11), then you will be relieved to know you have a one-to-one correlation in ICD-10. Condylomata refers to genital warts, which are soft growths on the skin and mucus membranes of a woman's genitals. These warts are a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease caused by sub-types of the human papillomavirus (HPV). Effective October 1, 2013, you'll report the new ICD-10- CM code A63.0 (Anogenital [venereal] warts). This code is applicable to anogenital warts due to (human) papillomavirus (HPV) and condyloma acuminatum. Documentation: The provider must document the type of warts for you to code it specifically. If you look at the ICD-10- CM Alphabetic Index, you'll find A63.0 when you look for the following terms: Therefore, you should look for key terms like "condyloma" or "genital warts due to HPV" or "venereal warts." This will lead you to the correct code. Coder tips: Under the A63 category, you'll see an Excludes2 note that lists molluscum contagiosum (B08.1) and papilloma of cervix (D26.0). That means that these conditions are not included with A63 codes, but a patient may have both conditions and if so, you should code both.
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Shift 078.11 to A63.0 in October 2013
Here is how you'll find A63.0 in the Alphabetic Index.If you repeatedly report condyloma acuminatum [...]
