DelaneyTaylor
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I have a provider who sees all incoming OB patients for their first visit. She is billing an EM--whole other issue-- with an US. She is billing the US with dx O36.80X0.
O36.80X0 - Pregnancy with inconclusive fetal viability, not applicable or unspecified.
She is using this with all of her 'confirmation' US's stating she is 'determining viability'.
i would understand if the outcome of the US was --inconclusive viability -- maybe due to size vs dates or no FHT with GSA 6wks or more.
but when all is good and its a normal pregnancy.... then another, more appropriate, dx should be used....!!!
PLEASE HELP with clarification on when to appropriately use O36.80X0.
any input is appreciated in advance!!!!
DT, CPC
O36.80X0 - Pregnancy with inconclusive fetal viability, not applicable or unspecified.
She is using this with all of her 'confirmation' US's stating she is 'determining viability'.
i would understand if the outcome of the US was --inconclusive viability -- maybe due to size vs dates or no FHT with GSA 6wks or more.
but when all is good and its a normal pregnancy.... then another, more appropriate, dx should be used....!!!
PLEASE HELP with clarification on when to appropriately use O36.80X0.
any input is appreciated in advance!!!!
DT, CPC