AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2016 Issue 2; Ask the Editor
7th Character Assignment for Preterm Labor in Multiple Gestation Pregnancy
We have had a discussion on how to assign the 7th character for fetus identification on a third trimester twin preterm delivery. Some coders feel code O60.14X0 should be assigned as the fetus was not specified, but others feel that because both babies were delivered pre-term, you would assign codes O60.14X1 and O60.14X2 to show that the preterm delivery affected both babies. What is the correct code assignment? ...
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Article Overview
This article focuses on a pregnancy coding discussion centered on seventh-character assignment in a multiple-gestation, preterm labor scenario. It is intended for coders and revenue cycle staff who work with obstetric diagnosis coding and need to understand the scope of the guidance being discussed, including the related ICD-10-CM context and fetal-identifier considerations.
Why This Topic Matters
Correctly identifying the scope of this topic helps coders determine whether the article applies to obstetric diagnosis coding questions involving multiple gestation and preterm labor. It is useful for professionals reviewing coding guidance and updates related to ICD-10-CM pregnancy coding.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames a seventh-character assignment question in obstetric coding.
- What coding topic area is being discussed for a multiple-gestation preterm labor scenario.
- How the article is organized around a specific pregnancy coding question and its related guidance.
- The general ICD-10-CM context involved in fetal identification for pregnancy coding.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Obstetric billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Clinical documentation specialists
Codes Discussed
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