Maternity Care and Delivery, 59400, 59414 (Q&A) (June 1998)

June 1998 page 10g Coding Consultation Maternity Care and Delivery 2, 59400, 59414 (Q&A) Question Is the repair of a vaginal wall laceration an integral part of code 59400 or can it be reported separately? AMA Comment From a CPT coding perspective, small vaginal tears are not considered a complication of the delivery. If minor vaginal tearing occurs and the repair is minimal it would be considered management of uncomplicated labor and delivery and would not be coded separately. If, however, an extensive laceration occurs, the -22 modifier may be appended to the global vaginal delivery code to...

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This June 1998 CPT Assistant Q&A discusses a maternity care and delivery coding question focused on whether a vaginal wall laceration repair is considered part of the global delivery service. It is relevant to coders, OB/GYN practices, and billing teams that work with obstetric CPT guidance and modifier application in delivery cases.

Why This Topic Matters

Obstetric coding often depends on distinguishing routine delivery services from additional work that may warrant separate reporting or modifier use. This article helps readers understand the type of CPT guidance available for delivery-related repair scenarios.

What You Will Learn

  • How CPT Assistant addresses maternity care and delivery coding questions
  • How the article frames delivery-related repair work within obstetric coding guidance
  • What general circumstances may prompt consideration of additional reporting in delivery cases
  • How modifier discussion is presented in a global obstetric coding context

Who Should Read This

  • CPT coders
  • OB/GYN billing staff
  • Medical coding auditors
  • Physician practice managers
  • Revenue cycle professionals

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