Asked by Johnathan Yunker on May 28, 2024
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Betty Boston is seen today in the office for complete placenta previa with hemorrhage. Betty is currently at 38 weeks gestation and will be sent to labor and delivery for evaluation. What are the correct codes assigned?
A) O44.12, Z3A.36
B) O44.13, Z3A.36
C) O44.12, Z3A.38
D) O44.13, Z3A.38
Placenta Previa
A pregnancy complication where the placenta covers the opening of the cervix, potentially causing severe bleeding before or during delivery.
Hemorrhage
The escape of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, which can be internal or external.
Gestation
The period of time between conception and birth during which a fetus develops inside a mother's uterus.
- Determine and implement the accurate medical codes for pregnancy, delivery, postnatal period, and related complications.
- Acquire knowledge of the different periods and statuses of pregnancy, as well as their appropriate codes.
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Maria DimitrovskaJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
O44.13 is the correct code for complete placenta previa with hemorrhage, and Z3A.38 is the correct code for 38 weeks of gestation.
Learning Objectives
- Determine and implement the accurate medical codes for pregnancy, delivery, postnatal period, and related complications.
- Acquire knowledge of the different periods and statuses of pregnancy, as well as their appropriate codes.