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External Cephalic Version | Medical Billing and Coding Forum - AAPC Big difference in amount of work to turn a baby end-for-end versus spinning on its' head The version is a complete change in direction from caudal to cephalic and may use muscle relaxant medication and ultrasound to be successful Occiput posterior to anterior is just rotating the presenting
Wiki - external cephalic version on different day of delivery I have a pt that the provider did two different versions on, several days prior to the actual delivery CPT says that 59412 is coded on date of delivery in addition to the delivery codes So, what code do i use for the versions on the other two dates of service??? :confused:
Breech Presentation : Reader Questions - AAPC Question: How do you code an external version for Breech presentation that was not successful? Terrie McPherson Chesapeake, VA Answer: The code for external cephalic version does not specify that the procedure must be successful Frequently it is not, but the time spent in trying to turn the baby is substantial Code the version (successful or unsuccessful) using 59412 (external cephalic
External Cephalic Version : Reader Question - AAPC Answer: Although CPT notes that it should be used in addition to codes for delivery, 59412 (External cephalic version, with or without tocolysis) is not an add-on code and should never be treated as such when billing with the delivery or other services CPT mentions the delivery codes to ensure that coders know it is not a procedure that is included as part of the global ob package and can be
Wiki - External Fetal monitoring IP coding guidance - AAPC Scenario: We have a case where the patient presented with malpresentation of the fetus The plan was to attempt ECV The fetus was being monitored during the procedure, which failed and was then converted to a Cesarean section The word to focus on below is “uncomplicated” labor There is no
Boosting Reimbursement Does Not Have To Be Complicated - AAPC For cases of prolonged labor, coders and physicians should keep an eye on the clock "Most labor-related in-hospital care rendered more than 24 hours prior to delivery is billable," says Susan Callaway, CPC, CCS-P, an independent coding consultant and educator based in North Augusta, S C "For cases where the patient is admitted in labor, or admitted so that labor can be induced, but there is