Amy Pritchett
Guru
I am needing guidance on a coding question. The patient presents in labor and fails to progress. She is given an epidural when she arrives and prepares for vaginal labor. The patient has a history of C-section. Due to the failure to progress, the physician orders an immediate C-Section on the patient.
My question:
If the epidural is placed for the vaginal delivery (01967) and then converts to cesarean section (01968). I am being told to code 01961 and I do not agree. Any thoughts??
My question:
If the epidural is placed for the vaginal delivery (01967) and then converts to cesarean section (01968). I am being told to code 01961 and I do not agree. Any thoughts??