ICD 10 Coding Alert
Anatomy and Physiology:
N80.2, N83.0 and More: Match the Code to the Female Reproductive Site
Published on Mon May 07, 2012
Give your coding a boost by tying code digits to actual structures. When your radiologist interprets imaging of the female reproductive system, your ability to identify the body part involved will sharpen your coding. Use the anatomic illustration below to locate the site described, and then match that site to the sampling of applicable ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM codes in the table. (The table shows only sample codes. You should choose a code for your particular case based on the documentation and the most specific code available in the manual.)
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