AMA CPT® Assistant - 1997 Issue 2 (February)

Maternity Care and Delivery, 59400, 59409, 59514 (Q&A) (February 1997)

February 1997 page 11 Coding Consultation Maternity Care and Delivery, 59400, 59409, 59514 (Q&A) Question If I induce labor using Pitocin, is there an additional CPT code that I can report, beyond the usual obstetrical/delivery services? AMA Comment Induction of labor is an inclusive component of the complete obstetrical package (eg, 59400 or 59510) or of the delivery (eg, 59409, 59514). No additional code should be reported for induction of labor. Maternity Care and Delivery, 59400, 59409, 59514 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 1997; February 1997 page 11 ...

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