Hello,
If the diagnosis states CHTN in either a regular patient or a patient whom is pregnant, I was told to code it as Pre-existing Hypertension. However, when my Labor & Delivery Triage and OB Ultrasounds were audited, the Auditor stated unless it states pre-existing that it is coded as unspecified HTN. In researching this, I have found that it is pre-existing and if a pregnant woman develops it before 20 weeks of pregnancy ( this is a little confusing). Can anyone help or guide me to another reference to find the answer.
Thank you,
Barbara
If the diagnosis states CHTN in either a regular patient or a patient whom is pregnant, I was told to code it as Pre-existing Hypertension. However, when my Labor & Delivery Triage and OB Ultrasounds were audited, the Auditor stated unless it states pre-existing that it is coded as unspecified HTN. In researching this, I have found that it is pre-existing and if a pregnant woman develops it before 20 weeks of pregnancy ( this is a little confusing). Can anyone help or guide me to another reference to find the answer.
Thank you,
Barbara