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ICD-9 2011:

Begin Prepping for New Placenta, Dysplasia, and Uterine Anomaly Diagnoses

Published on Sat Apr 03, 2010

One of these new V codes will demonstrate a higher risk of pregnancy complications.Although five months seems like plenty of time to accustom yourself to new ICD-9 codes, don't be caught unaware when October 1 strikes. You've still got forty-four new ob-gyn codes through which to wade.Plus, you need to prepare your ob-gyns to include more information in their notes. "Some of these codes are going to be tough to get the detailed information to use them, as the doctors aren't usually very specific about these conditions," says Jan Rasmussen, PCS, CPC, ACSOB, ACS-GI, owner and consultant of Professional Coding Solutions in Holcombe, Wis.Simplify what's new by highlighting the following five areas that may have you changing your multiple gestation, infertility, and regular office visit claims -- for good.1. New Placenta, Amniotic Sac V Codes Support More MonitoringWhen a patient carrying twins has only one placenta with two amniotic sacs, you [...]
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