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ICD-10-CM Code for Weeks of gestation Z3A

ICD-10 code Z3A for Weeks of gestation is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Weeks of gestation
Note: Codes from category Z3A are for use, only on the maternal record, to indicate the weeks of gestation of the pregnancy, if known.
Code first obstetric condition or encounter for delivery (O09-O60, O80-O82)
 
Z3A Weeks of gestation
Child Code
Weeks of gestation of pregnancy, unspecified or less than 10 weeks
Child Code
Weeks of gestation of pregnancy, weeks 10-19
Child Code
Weeks of gestation of pregnancy, weeks 20-29
Child Code
Weeks of gestation of pregnancy, weeks 30-39
Child Code
Weeks of gestation of pregnancy, weeks 40 or greater

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[QUOTE="Rozette, post: 515073, member: 731796"] I need help please. One of our patients went to the ER complaining of pelvic pain. Her water broke, while standing in the ER. Our doctor was called in... [ Read More ]
Elective pregnancy termination and IUD Removal
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Need guidelines on this
Hi Deltaluv? I would not bill these 2 dx together because it is kind of [B]repetitious.[/B] But I would add dx. B95-B96 per the ICD10 manual instructions for either of these dx codes you decide on if ... [ Read More ]
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OBGYN- Gestational age
Coding guidelines do require a Z3a.XX code in addition to any 'O' codes. Coding the Z34.XX does not require a Z3a.XX code in addition to itself.... [ Read More ]
Coding maternal fall
[QUOTE="ens555, post: 491932, member: 9543"] Consider Z0379 Other maternal & fetal conditions ruled out, Z9181 History of falling, & Z3A- for the weeks of gestation. [/QUOTE] Can we use the above cod... [ Read More ]
Missing/incomplete/invalid other diagnosis denial?
Hi Why did not list the dx telling how many months pregnant pt. is? Check out blocks of dx Z3A Add possible dx of026.89 or O86.4 or dx block of 075.2 or dx block of 099.89 or O99.351 to match docum... [ Read More ]
O09 Supervision of high-risk pregnancy
[QUOTE="cfordCPC, post: 511203, member: 55916"] Yes O09 dx codes can be coded for triage/prenatal orientation visits and yes, more than one can be assigned. And O09 are always the primary dx code. Ma... [ Read More ]
O09 Supervision of high-risk pregnancy
Yes O09 dx codes can be coded for triage/prenatal orientation visits and yes, more than one can be assigned. And O09 are always the primary dx code. Make sure to assign prenatal codes by trimester an... [ Read More ]
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
[QUOTE="drhoads, post: 509885, member: 170202"] Could anyone tell me what diagnosis would be primary for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome in pregnancy? I was considering using 099.89x, Q79.60 and z3a.xx, but th... [ Read More ]
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