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    Wiki Z34.XX vs Z36

    When should Z36, encounter for antenatal screening of mother, codes be used? I'm not understanding the difference between Z34.XX and Z36 codes. In what situation would both be used vs just Z34XX. A lot of our OB providers with code both Z36.89 and Z34.XX. It seems like Z34.XX covers most...
    • MLH614
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    • lab billing lab coding ob coding screening z34 z36 z36.89
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    • Forum: OB/GYN
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    Wiki Complicated and Routine Prenatal Diagnosis Coding

    I am posting this to seek clarification due to some mixed feelings had around using "Z" and "O" codes during a pregnancy. I do know that the ICD-10 Coding Guidelines Chapter 15 b. 1 and 2 state that Z codes cannot be used with O codes and visa versa. Obviously if there is a service for...
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    Wiki Family provider using Chapter 15 codes

    Hi If a family provider sees a patient for a condition such as a cold, or abcess or asthma, can he use diagnosis codes from Chapter 15. Or are Chapter 15 codes only for OB providers? Coding guidelines do state unless the provider documents a condition is incidental to the pregnancy, all...
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    Wiki How to code ob pt who fell with no complication

    OB Pt fell on stairs, fell on knee, but no pain, has felt movement, but Dr. concerned wanted to do ultrasound to check on babies(twins). How would you code this?
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    Wiki Documentation of Premature Delivery

    I have a question about something I was told about coding deliveries. I was told that unless the doctor specifically documents the phrase "premature delivery" in his note, that we can't use the diagnosis of premature delivery. For example, in the op note or delivery note, our hospital uses a...
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    • documentation ob coding
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    • Forum: OB/GYN
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