COBGC ICD-10 Coding for OB/GYN

Question 1

What chapter of ICD-10-CM covers pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium (O00-O9A)

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Chapter 1

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Chapter 21

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No specific chapter exists

Question 2

How is the trimester designated in OB ICD-10 codes?

Accepted Answer

Through the 4th, 5th, or 6th character specifying first, second, or third trimester

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Trimester is not coded

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Only the delivery date matters

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By a separate modifier

Question 3

What is a Z code in OB/GYN coding?

Accepted Answer

Codes for encounters not related to illness, like routine prenatal visits and contraceptive management

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Emergency codes

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Surgical codes

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Only used for newborns

Question 4

How are OB complications coded in ICD-10?

Accepted Answer

Using specific codes from Chapter 15 that identify the condition and trimester

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Only in progress notes

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As regular disease codes

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Complications are not coded

Question 5

What is the coding for ectopic pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10 codes O00.x specify the site (tubal, ovarian, abdominal) of the ectopic pregnancy

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Same as normal pregnancy

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No specific code exists

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Only coded as a complication

Question 6

How are gynecologic cancers coded?

Accepted Answer

Using ICD-10 codes specifying the site (cervix, uterus, ovary), histology, and stage

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One code for all GYN cancers

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Only by organ

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Cancer is not coded by gynecologic specialty