The O34.21X is what we use during their pregnancy to show they've had a previous C-Section. But the Z48.89 specifies encounter for surgical aftercare. It doesn't specify the type of surgery, but that's what we use for any post op visit ICD 10 code. (Unless there's an infection or something abnormal).
Hematoma of cesarean section incision ICD-10-CM O90.2 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group (s) (MS-DRG v38.0): 769 Postpartum and post abortion diagnoses with o.r. Procedures 776 Postpartum and post abortion diagnoses without o.r. Procedures
Plus there are codes for complications already in the puerperium section of the obstetrics chapter of ICD 10 such as O86.0 Infection of obstetric surgical wound or O90.0 Disruption of cesarean delivery wound.
2021 ICD-10-CM Codes O72*: Postpartum hemorrhage. ICD-10-CM Codes. ›. O00-O9A Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium. ›. O60-O77 Complications of labor and delivery. ›. Postpartum hemorrhage O72.
ICD-10 code O72 for Postpartum hemorrhage is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium .
21: Maternal care for scar from previous cesarean delivery.
L76. 22 - Postprocedural hemorrhage of skin and subcutaneous tissue following other procedure | ICD-10-CM.
3 for Postprocedural hematoma and seroma of skin and subcutaneous tissue following a procedure is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue .
Wound disruption was defined as subcutaneous skin dehiscence (from any cause including seroma or hematoma) or fascial dehiscence. Women with wound infections were excluded. Patient demographics, medical co-morbidities, and intrapartum characteristics were evaluated as potential risk factors.
Z48. 81 - Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on specified body systems. ICD-10-CM.
T81. 31 - Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified. ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM Code for Complication of surgical and medical care, unspecified, initial encounter T88. 9XXA.
Procedure codes 10060 and 10061 represent incision and drainage of an abscess involving the skin, subcutaneous and/or accessory structures.
Postoperative hematoma occurs either to excessive bleeding or failure of evacuation of the blood that oozes from the surgical bed.
A bruise, also known as a contusion, typically appears on the skin after trauma such as a blow to the body. It occurs when the small veins and capillaries under the skin break. A hematoma is a collection (or pooling) of blood outside the blood vessel.
ICD-10 Code for Nontraumatic hematoma of soft tissue- M79. 81- Codify by AAPC.
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 ...