bonzaibex
Guru
I need opinions on the dx coding for an OB patient admitted for kidney stones. She was subsequently induced "for pain." I would normally use 592.0 + V22.2 for the hospital stay, but I'm not comfortable using that combo to explain the induction & delivery. Would a 646.2x be appropriate (are kidney stones considered to be kidney disease)? Or is there another maternity complication code that fits this situation?
Becky, CPC
Becky, CPC