smors1
Contributor
We are coding for genetic tests for pregnant women. If we get a requisition that lists History of Downs Syndrome/Father can we code a family history code such as Z84.81 or can we ONLY code for the mother? If we use the Z84.81 have we then "given" the mother this condition?
If consensus is that we cannot add a family history code, can we code a suspected chromosomal anomaly code such as O35.1 and is approval by the provider required?
Thank you in advance for your help.
If consensus is that we cannot add a family history code, can we code a suspected chromosomal anomaly code such as O35.1 and is approval by the provider required?
Thank you in advance for your help.