Biophysical profile CPT code 76818 & 76819 knowledge Guide

Awesome tips for Biophysical profile coding

Basics or biophysical profile CPT code 76818 & 76819 Fetal biophysical profile score (BPS or BPP) refers to assessment of four discrete biophysical variables by ultrasound. It is often a standard tool in antepartum fetal assessment. It is usually  assessed after 28 weeks of gestation. The BPP combines data from two machines, ultrasonographic imaging and … Read more

Ectopic/Molar Pregnancy ICD-10, CPT & ICD10 PCS Coding rules

Coding tips for Ectopic and Molar Pregnancy ICD 10, CPT & ICD 10 PCS codes

Basics of Ectopic and Molar Pregnancies An ectopic pregnancy (EP) is a condition in which a fertilized egg settles and grows in any location other than the inner lining of the uterus. The vast majority of ectopic pregnancies are so-called tubal pregnancies and occur in the Fallopian tube. In short Ectopic and molar pregnancies and other abnormal products of conception are classified … Read more

ICD 10 codes for Ectopic Pregnancy in pregnancy chapter

The most important section in diagnosis coding is the Pregnancy codes. Yes, there has been lot of changes in the pregnancy chapter. Coding of breast mass or lump has become more specific now. Similarly, the new specific Z codes for antenatal screening has been added. Also, you would have learnt now Z3A codes should not … Read more

Awesome Coding Tips for Abortion CPT codes

Coding Tips for Abortion CPT codes for Medical coders

Coding for the Treatment of “Abortions” Pregnancy chapter codes are very complicated to use in coding. If you are medical coder, you would surely understand how difficult it is to find a correct ICD or CPT code in pregnancy chapter. I have made very big errors in past in ICD and CPT code while coding … Read more

Coding Guide for Maternity Care and Delivery subsection (59000-59899)

Coding Guide for Maternity Care and Delivery subsection (59000-59899)

The Maternity Care and Delivery subsection (cpt code 59000–59899) is divided according to type of procedure. As a general rule, the subsection progresses from antepartum procedures through delivery procedures. The guidelines are very detailed as to the services included in antepartum and delivery care, not only to facilitate coding, but also to help guard against … Read more

ICD 10 Coding tips for Prenatal Visits and Supervision of High Risk Pregnancy

ICD 10 Coding tips for Prenatal Visits and Supervision of High Risk Pregnancy

In diagnosis coding, we have specific coding guidelines for each chapter. In ICD 10 codes, we have very specific codes and this specificity can be calculated from diagnosis codes for pregnancy chapter. In pregnancy complication codes, we have now specific ICD 10 codes for each trimester and weeks of gestation (Z3A category). Be careful with … Read more

Differentiate between V22.0, V22.1 & V22.2 with ICD 10 codes

Differentiate between V22.0, V22.1 & V22.2 with ICD 10 codes

Pregnancy icd codes V22.0, V22.1 and V22.2 Coding of pregnancy charts is little tricky. When coders get OB chart they we mostly get confuse with the cpt as well as with icd codes. Since, we have different chapter 11, especially for OB complication codes. Therefore, whenever we have an OB procedure performed with a complication … Read more

Coding tips for Pregnancy Complication in ICD 10

Coding tips for Pregnancy Complication in ICD 10

In ICD 10, the diagnosis codes are very specific. To code pregnancy complications, we have very specific codes in ICD 10 this time. Now, we have codes for first, second, third and unspecified trimester ICD 10 codes for pregnancy complication. Earlier in ICD 9 codes, pregnancy complication codes were only based on antepartum, postpartum or … Read more

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