Ob-Gyn Coding Alert

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. The physician ordered the ultrasound to evaluate the patient’s cervix because the patient had a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) in the past. What diagnosis codes should we report for the encounter? Ohio Subscriber Answer: Assign O34.42 (Maternal care for other abnormalities of cervix, second [...]
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