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mitchellde
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once the pt is diagnosed as pregnant you must use a pregnancy code.
mayank.gl2010
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Hyperemesis gravidarum coding
Can anyone guide me about Hyperemesis Gravidarum coding if The Documentation only states Vomiting and the patient is pregnant 12 weeks so in this case what code do we have to take.
Can anyone guide me about Hyperemesis Gravidarum coding if The Documentation only states Vomiting and the patient is pregnant 12 weeks so in this case what code do we have to take.
mitchellde
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You will use a chapter 11 code that is a code in the range of 630-677. Chapter 11 codes are always 1st listed only. If there is not a code specific for the condition then look at 648 and add the symptom as a secondary code