The ordering diagnosis is documented as “non-reactive non-stress test (NST),” with no other signs or symptoms documented. The hospital-performed non-stress test was reactive. What is the correct code assignment for the encounter? ... To read the full article, sign in and subscribe to AHA Coding Clinic ® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS .
Sounds like this is just a labor check. If the patient is far from delivering it could be threatened labor 644.13 and the NST is 59025-26 if this was done in the hospital and no -26 if done in the office with your equipment. use 659.73. The NST can be non-reactive but the baby's movement may not be decreased.
O76 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Short description: Abnlt in fetal heart rate and rhythm comp labor and delivery The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM O76 became effective on October 1, 2020.
Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction. I21.4 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
use 659.73. The NST can be non-reactive but the baby's movement may not be decreased.
ICD-10 code Z36 for Encounter for antenatal screening of mother is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
ICD-10 code O77. 9 for Labor and delivery complicated by fetal stress, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium .
ICD-10 Code for Encounter for newborn, infant and child health examinations- Z00. 1- Codify by AAPC.
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Pregnancy Test: CPT Code 81025 for human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) urine testing performed in the office should be reported on a claim any time the test is performed.
59025Per the ACOG Coding Committee, the following is a brief description of CPT code 59025, Fetal NST: "The patient reports fetal movement as an external monitor records fetal heart rate changes. The procedure is noninvasive and typically takes 20 to 40 minutes to perform.
What is the CPT code for a fetal non-stress test? It's 59025. If you are providing only the physician component of this service, consider attaching a −26 modifier, “Professional Component.”
768.2 - Fetal distress before onset of labor, in liveborn infant.
Code 99391 may be reported with diagnosis code Z00. 129 (encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings) for this service.
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P07.1 -); Newborn birth weight 1000-2499 g.
9: Fever, unspecified.
The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM Z36 became effective on October 1, 2020.
Z codes represent reasons for encounters. A corresponding procedure code must accompany a Z code if a procedure is performed.