Z39.2Z39. 2 - Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up. ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM Code for Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on specified body systems Z48. 81.
Maternal care for scar from previous cesarean delivery21 for Maternal care for scar from previous cesarean delivery is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium .
ICD-10-CM Code for Complication of surgical and medical care, unspecified, initial encounter T88. 9XXA.
Use Z codes to code for surgical aftercare. Z47. 89, Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare, and. Z47.
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.
O34.21O34. 21 - Maternal care for scar from previous cesarean delivery. ICD-10-CM.
Overview. Cesarean delivery (C-section) is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus. A C-section might be planned ahead of time if you develop pregnancy complications or you've had a previous C-section and aren't considering a vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).
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 ...