missed abortion

  1. L

    Wiki MVA?

    When a provider documents MVA procedure, what key words should I be looking for to determine whether code 59840 or 59841? What are the key differences in coding between D&E and D&C? Should 59840/59841 only be used in elective procedures or can it be used for treatment of a missed AB?
  2. J

    Wiki Fetal Demise 19 weeks

    I'm confused as to how this one should be coded. Physician chose 59409 with O42.012, preterm premature rupture of membranes onset of labor within 24 hours of rupture, second trimester, Z3A.19 19 weeks gestation of pregnancy, and Z37.1 Single stillbirth. I'm thinking 59855 with O02.1 missed...
  3. R

    Wiki Pre-procedure

    Is this considered separately billable on the day of the procedure? If it is billed and reimbursed is it still correctly coded...
  4. S

    Wiki Suction D&C/Hysteroscopy for incomplete AB

    Hi - I am looking for input. Patient came in with missed AB (O02.1), had treatment for the missed AB (59820). A few days later patient presented with hemorrhaging, diagnosed with incomplete AB (O03.4), had treatment for the incomplete AB (59812-78), in addition to a hysteroscopy (58555-59,78)...
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