AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2022 Issue 2; Ask the Editor
Encounter for in Vitro Fertilization due to Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
A patient presents to the physician’s office for in vitro fertilization, because of infertility due to polycystic ovarian syndrome. Would an additional code from category N97, Female infertility, be assigned to further describe the infertility? ...
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Article Overview
This article addresses an infertility-related assisted reproductive procedure encounter and discusses how the underlying condition is documented in ICD-10-CM. It is intended for coders, billers, and clinical documentation professionals working with reproductive medicine and women’s health records. The guidance focuses on diagnosis reporting for the encounter and related infertility etiology.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate diagnosis reporting is important for fertility-treatment encounters because the primary reason for the visit and the underlying cause of infertility must be reflected correctly in the record.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames an assisted reproductive fertility procedure encounter in ICD-10-CM
- How the underlying cause of infertility is discussed in relation to polycystic ovarian syndrome
- How the article approaches whether additional infertility detail should be reported
- How documentation for infertility-related fertility care is presented for coding purposes
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Clinical documentation specialists
- OB/GYN practice staff
Codes Discussed
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