AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2014 Issue 4; Ask the Editor
Vacuum Dilation and Curettage for Blighted Ovum
A patient diagnosed with blighted ovum underwent vacuum D&C. During the surgery, a curette was placed into the uterine cavity and suction was applied to remove the tissue/products of conception. What are the correct body system (3rd) and body part (4th) values for D & C performed for blighted ovum? ...
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Article Overview
This short coding article addresses an ICD-10-PCS procedure coding question involving vacuum dilation and curettage for a blighted ovum. It is aimed at medical coders and coding reviewers who need to understand the procedure context and the type of coding guidance provided in the article.
Why This Topic Matters
Blighted ovum cases can raise procedure-coding questions because the operative approach and clinical context affect how the procedure is classified in ICD-10-PCS. This article helps readers identify the general coding topic and the PCS framework involved.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames an ICD-10-PCS procedure coding question
- What general procedure context is discussed for a vacuum D&C case
- Which coding framework the article uses for the example scenario
- How the article presents guidance for selecting a procedure code at a high level
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Revenue cycle staff
- Compliance staff
- Coding educators
Codes Discussed
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