previous cesarean delivery ( O34.21) ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z38.01 [convert to ICD-9-CM] Single liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean. Single live birth in hospital by cesarean section; Single liveborn born in hospital by cesarean section. ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z38.01.
Encounter for cesarean delivery without indication. 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Billable/Specific Code Maternity Dx (12-55 years) O82 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM O82 became effective on October 1, 2021.
previous cesarean delivery ( O34.21) ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z38.69 [convert to ICD-9-CM] Other multiple liveborn infant, delivered by cesarean. Multiple delivery, all by cesarean section; Multiple live birth in hospital by cesarean section. ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Z38.69.
ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes Accepted by Nevada Medicaid Supporting Medical Necessity for Cesarean Section . ICD-10 Code Description . A60.9 Anogenital herpesviral infection, unspecified A60.04 Herpesviral vulvovaginitis I61.9 Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified I62.00 Nontraumatic subdural hemorrhage, unspecified
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 ...