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ICD-10-CM Code for History of uterine scar from previous surgery Z98.891

ICD-10 code Z98.891 for History of uterine scar from previous surgery is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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History of uterine scar from previous surgery
Excludes1: Maternal care due to uterine scar from previous surgery (O34.2-)

Z98

Excludes2: aftercare (Z43-Z49, Z51)
follow-up medical care (Z08-Z09)
postprocedural complication - see Alphabetical Index

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Should Z98.891 be coded for the postpartum C section scar? To me it sounds like a history of a scar from a previous C section, not the current most recent one, so I didn't think it should be coded bu... [ Read More ]
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diagnosis coding for history of C-section, currentl pregnnacy
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diagnosis coding for history of C-section, currentl pregnnacy
Hi patient is seen for her initial OB care visit at 10 weeks gestation. she has history of C-section(low transverse scar) in a previous pregnancy. which ICD10 code fits best?: [B]O09.893[/B]-Supervis... [ Read More ]
C-Section Care
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