The ICD10 code for the diagnosis "Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery" is "O34.211". O34.211 is a VALID/BILLABLE ICD10 code, i.e it is valid for submission for HIPAA-covered transactions. O34.211 is a billable /specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Cesarean-Section Scar Coding in ICD-10. If the presence of a scar from a previous C-section is causing an obstruction or complication—such as requiring hospitalization, specific obstetric care, or cesarean delivery before the onset of labor—use O34.21- Maternal care for scar from previous cesarean delivery.
2021 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code O34.21: Maternal care for scar from previous cesarean delivery. ICD-10-CM Codes. ›. O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium.
When coding a previous or current cesarean-section (C-section) scar, Z98.891 History of uterine scar from previous surgery is appropriate when the mother is receiving antepartum care and has had a previous C-section delivery with no abnormalities.
21 Maternal care for previous c-section delivery.
Maternal care for unspecified type scar from previous cesarean delivery. O34. 219 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Code O80 Encounter for full term uncomplicated delivery is assigned as the principal diagnosis for delivery admissions that meet the following criteria (ICD-10-CM Coding Guideline I.C. 15. n): Vaginal delivery at full term.
O82 - Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication. ICD-10-CM.
O09. 521 is applicable to maternity patients aged 12 - 55 years inclusive.
I would recommend 59514 or 59515. The cesarean delivery may be planned and performed prior to the onset of labor or it may be performed due to maternal or fetal complications following the onset of labor. 59515 Cesarean delivery only, including postpartum care.
Report the appropriate “cesarean delivery only; including postpartum care” code (59515) once for Babies B and beyond (Reimbursed at 100 percent of the allowable charge.)
ICD-10 code Z3A. 39 for 39 weeks gestation of pregnancy is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
ICD-10-CM Code for Maternal care for (suspected) chromosomal abnormality in fetus O35. 1.
O34.211ICD-10 code O34. 211 for Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium .
ICD-9 Code 669.7 -Cesarean delivery without mention of indication- Codify by AAPC.
Cesarean delivery on maternal request is defined as a primary cesarean delivery on maternal request in the absence of any maternal or fetal indications.
O34.211 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery . It is found in the 2021 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021 .
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When coding a previous or current cesarean-section (C-section) scar, Z98.891 History of uterine scar from previous surgery is appropriate when the mother is receiving antepartum care and has had a previous C-section delivery with no abnormalities. You must confirm that the mother is receiving antepartum care and there are (thus far) no complications or abnormalities of the organs and soft tissues of the pelvis causing an obstruction or complication.#N#If the presence of a scar from a previous C-section is causing an obstruction or complication—such as requiring hospitalization, specific obstetric care, or cesarean delivery before the onset of labor—use O34.21- Maternal care for scar from previous cesarean delivery. This is also is correct code for postpartum care if the patient has had a C-section delivery.#N#Note that the sixth character in the above code indicates the type of scar. You should encourage your providers to be exact and describe the scar with specificity:
O34.21- can be used for both the antepartum and postpartum care of the mother. If the patient has a scar that is causing an obstruction or care beyond that is considered to be normal, the visit generally would not be considered “routine;” therefore, I recommend not coding O34.21- with Z34.- normal pregnancy. If the care rendered is routine, and the ...