AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2014 Issue 4; Ask the Editor
RH (D) Alloimmunization (Sensitization)
A 30-year-old woman diagnosed with Rh-D alloimmunization (sensitization), who is gravida 2, para 1, was admitted to the hospital at 37 weeks for induction of labor. Her first pregnancy had resulted in a spontaneous abortion. She had received immune globulin (Rh D) as prophylaxis at that time, as well as during this pregnancy. Labor was induced by intravenous oxytocin into a peripheral vein, and the patient had a normal spontaneous vaginal delivery of a liveborn infant. How should this case be coded? ...
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Article Overview
This premium article focuses on a pregnancy case involving Rh-D alloimmunization and hospital admission for induction of labor at term. It is intended for coders and billing professionals working in obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, and inpatient coding who need to understand the diagnosis classification and related pregnancy outcome reporting discussed in the case.
Why This Topic Matters
Rh-related maternal conditions can affect diagnosis selection and the way the pregnancy episode is reported in the medical record and claims. Accurate coding is important for obstetric documentation, maternal care reporting, and delivery outcome capture.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames an obstetric case involving Rh-D alloimmunization
- What categories of diagnosis and pregnancy outcome reporting are involved in the scenario
- How a term delivery hospitalization is represented at a high level in coding terms
- What kinds of coding considerations are illustrated by the case presentation
Who Should Read This
- ICD-10-CM coders
- Inpatient hospital coders
- Obstetric billing staff
- Maternal-fetal medicine documentation specialists
- Clinical documentation integrity staff
Codes Discussed
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