Ob-Gyn Coding Alert
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Avoid P Codes for Breastfeeding Counseling
Question: A patient who had problems breastfeeding their newborn came to see our ob-gyn. W... Read more
Avoid P Codes for Breastfeeding Counseling
Question: A patient who had problems breastfeeding their newborn came to see our ob-gyn. W... Read more
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Report Perimenopause With Precision Using the N95.- Codes
Know when to report perimenopause and when to report symptoms. Perimenopause is a transit... Read more
Report Perimenopause With Precision Using the N95.- Codes
Know when to report perimenopause and when to report symptoms. Perimenopause is a transit... Read more
Ob-Gyn Coding:
After Cancer Surgery, Look to This Modifier for Chemo Plan
Question: When can we bill a visit after a surgery for cancer? My colleague says that we c... Read more
After Cancer Surgery, Look to This Modifier for Chemo Plan
Question: When can we bill a visit after a surgery for cancer? My colleague says that we c... Read more
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Use This Practical Guide to Confidently Code Obstetric Ultrasounds
Learn the difference between a standard complete exam and a detailed fetal anatomic exam. ... Read more
Use This Practical Guide to Confidently Code Obstetric Ultrasounds
Learn the difference between a standard complete exam and a detailed fetal anatomic exam. ... Read more
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Learn How to Code a Repeat Pap Smear Plus UTI Evaluation
Question: A Medicare patient who is high risk due to their sexual behavior came in for the... Read more
Learn How to Code a Repeat Pap Smear Plus UTI Evaluation
Question: A Medicare patient who is high risk due to their sexual behavior came in for the... Read more
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Is 76815 or 76816 Appropriate for a 36-Week Growth Scan?
Question: A patient pregnant at 36 weeks came into our ob-gyn practice for a growth scan o... Read more
Is 76815 or 76816 Appropriate for a 36-Week Growth Scan?
Question: A patient pregnant at 36 weeks came into our ob-gyn practice for a growth scan o... Read more
Ob-Gyn Coding:
How Should I Code Botox Injections Into Pelvic Floor Muscles?
Question: Hi, I'm working in an ob-gyn practice, and we recently had a patient receive bot... Read more
How Should I Code Botox Injections Into Pelvic Floor Muscles?
Question: Hi, I'm working in an ob-gyn practice, and we recently had a patient receive bot... Read more
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Use These 5 Tips to Fix Your Uterine Fibroid Coding Mistakes — Before They Happen
Here's how to distinguish fibroids from polyps. When you're coding procedures related to ... Read more
Use These 5 Tips to Fix Your Uterine Fibroid Coding Mistakes — Before They Happen
Here's how to distinguish fibroids from polyps. When you're coding procedures related to ... Read more
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Know When to Report a Hysteroscopy Code
Question: I'm not sure what codes to assign for the procedure listed below because a porti... Read more
Know When to Report a Hysteroscopy Code
Question: I'm not sure what codes to assign for the procedure listed below because a porti... Read more
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Get Answers to Your Ongoing Care Coding Questions
Find out how the Excludes1 notes come into play. When you're coding encounters for ongoin... Read more
Get Answers to Your Ongoing Care Coding Questions
Find out how the Excludes1 notes come into play. When you're coding encounters for ongoin... Read more
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Does Weight or Number of Fibroids Matter When Coding a Myomectomy?
Question: A gynecologist performed an abdominal myomectomy removing a single intramural my... Read more
Does Weight or Number of Fibroids Matter When Coding a Myomectomy?
Question: A gynecologist performed an abdominal myomectomy removing a single intramural my... Read more
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Find out Which O99.- Code Fits This Obstetrical Trauma Case
Question: A patient came in for a 36-week growth ultrasound (US) due to previous obstetric... Read more
Find out Which O99.- Code Fits This Obstetrical Trauma Case
Question: A patient came in for a 36-week growth ultrasound (US) due to previous obstetric... Read more
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Use This Advice for Dx Sequencing for a Viability Ultrasound in an AMA Pregnancy
Beware of reporting AMA without trimester specificity. A subscriber recently asked, “If... Read more
Use This Advice for Dx Sequencing for a Viability Ultrasound in an AMA Pregnancy
Beware of reporting AMA without trimester specificity. A subscriber recently asked, “If... Read more
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Report a Patient’s LEEP History Along With an O Care Code
Question: A pregnant patient came into our ob-gyn practice for an ultrasound at 16 weeks. ... Read more
Report a Patient’s LEEP History Along With an O Care Code
Question: A pregnant patient came into our ob-gyn practice for an ultrasound at 16 weeks. ... Read more
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Use 58120 to Report an EMB With Cervical Dilation
Question: I have a report for an endometrial biopsy (EMB) that required cervical dilation ... Read more
Use 58120 to Report an EMB With Cervical Dilation
Question: I have a report for an endometrial biopsy (EMB) that required cervical dilation ... Read more
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Should We Separately Report Antepartum Care From Multiple Providers?
Question: If multiple healthcare providers from the same ob-gyn practice saw a patient dur... Read more
Should We Separately Report Antepartum Care From Multiple Providers?
Question: If multiple healthcare providers from the same ob-gyn practice saw a patient dur... Read more
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Code Intrauterine Device Services Accurately
Know how to code for standard IUD services and high-risk scenarios. Assigning the correct... Read more
Code Intrauterine Device Services Accurately
Know how to code for standard IUD services and high-risk scenarios. Assigning the correct... Read more
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Learn How to Sequence High-Risk OB and IVF Pregnancy Codes
Don't assume every IVF pregnancy qualifies for an O09.81- code. Advances in reproductive ... Read more
Learn How to Sequence High-Risk OB and IVF Pregnancy Codes
Don't assume every IVF pregnancy qualifies for an O09.81- code. Advances in reproductive ... Read more
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Does Granulation Tissue Cauterization Fall Under Postpartum Care?
Question: A patient presented to their gynecologist with perineal irritation and urinary f... Read more
Does Granulation Tissue Cauterization Fall Under Postpartum Care?
Question: A patient presented to their gynecologist with perineal irritation and urinary f... Read more
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Use ‘0’ as the 7th Character With Single Gestation Maternal Complication Codes
Question: I'm new to ob-gyn coding and I'm having a lot of trouble understanding the error... Read more
Use ‘0’ as the 7th Character With Single Gestation Maternal Complication Codes
Question: I'm new to ob-gyn coding and I'm having a lot of trouble understanding the error... Read more
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Find out What Every OB Coder Needs to Know About the 2027 Maternity Coding Reset
Say goodbye to bundled procedures and hello to individual service codes. Effective Jan. 1... Read more
Find out What Every OB Coder Needs to Know About the 2027 Maternity Coding Reset
Say goodbye to bundled procedures and hello to individual service codes. Effective Jan. 1... Read more
Ob-Gyn Coding:
Avoid Coding Errors for Endometriosis Involving the Bowel
Question: I'm coding an operative report for a patient with severe endometriosis. During t... Read more
Avoid Coding Errors for Endometriosis Involving the Bowel
Question: I'm coding an operative report for a patient with severe endometriosis. During t... Read more