shannon.d.becker
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Hello all. I am a new coder. I am having trouble w/ the 5th digits for the 640-649 series.
I have a pt 5d post-partum w/ HTN. Pre-eclampsia complicating the pregnancy.
I coded 642.41--pregnancy delivered with mention of antepartum complication during current episode of care. It was recommended to use 642.44 post-partum condition or complication.
Can anyone explain the 5th digits here? 5th digit 4 reads to me like it is just a post-partum complication only.
Thanks--I appreciate any and all feedback. SB
I have a pt 5d post-partum w/ HTN. Pre-eclampsia complicating the pregnancy.
I coded 642.41--pregnancy delivered with mention of antepartum complication during current episode of care. It was recommended to use 642.44 post-partum condition or complication.
Can anyone explain the 5th digits here? 5th digit 4 reads to me like it is just a post-partum complication only.
Thanks--I appreciate any and all feedback. SB