kathy a
Guru
I am still learning OB/Gyn coding and have a few questions regarding deliveries.
If a person is induced, we dont charge for the induction, unless it failed and patient goes home? Then you would code using what code?
When would you charge for a cervical dialator?
Do you ever bill for the delivery of the placenta, or is that only if the baby was born on the way to the hospital, and the doctor only delivers the placenta?
Do we bill for an episiotomy, or is that part of the global-even if doctor puts laceration?
Do we bill extra for a vacuum assisted delivery, or just use the diagnosis code of 669.51-does that pay the physician more money on a delivery?
If a baby is breech I know to bill for an external cephalic presentation with whatever kind of delivery it was. Do I use a 51 modifier on this?
If the baby came out arm or hand and shoulder would you use this code? I know that you use 652.13-if doctor successfully turned the baby, and 652.03 if he didn't. If he couldn't turn the baby, but attempted-you wouldn't code for this right?
I would appreciate someones help on my questions. Thanks!
If a person is induced, we dont charge for the induction, unless it failed and patient goes home? Then you would code using what code?
When would you charge for a cervical dialator?
Do you ever bill for the delivery of the placenta, or is that only if the baby was born on the way to the hospital, and the doctor only delivers the placenta?
Do we bill for an episiotomy, or is that part of the global-even if doctor puts laceration?
Do we bill extra for a vacuum assisted delivery, or just use the diagnosis code of 669.51-does that pay the physician more money on a delivery?
If a baby is breech I know to bill for an external cephalic presentation with whatever kind of delivery it was. Do I use a 51 modifier on this?
If the baby came out arm or hand and shoulder would you use this code? I know that you use 652.13-if doctor successfully turned the baby, and 652.03 if he didn't. If he couldn't turn the baby, but attempted-you wouldn't code for this right?
I would appreciate someones help on my questions. Thanks!