OB-GYN ICD-10 Coding Updates & Changes

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OB-GYN ICD 10 Coding Updates Changes

• With 2019 approaching, there has been a buzz
  about new medical billing codes. The year 2018
  has been hectic for medical and healthcare
  industry professionals as ICD-10-CM codes
  introduced nearly 500 changes, 33 of them in
  Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as in several
  other specialties. So, whats new to expect in
  2019 OB-GYN ICD 10 Coding? The 2019 ICD-10 adds a
  code for maternal depression screening, i.e.,
  Z13.32, and two for personal history of sexual
  exploitation, Z62.813 and Z91.42.
• More than a dozen new codes for
  multiple-gestation pregnancies, the O30 series,
  have been added. Five of the added codesthe Q51
  series cover doubling of the uterus, including
  complete, partial, unspecified, and
  other. Understanding and documentation are
  required to ensure that denials dont happen.
  Staying on top of the new and revised ICD-10
  codes coming Oct. 1 should be a priority for your
  OB-gyn practice.
• New Codes Introduced for OB-GYN are
• O30.1 Triplet pregnancy
• O30.13    Triplet pregnancy, tri chorionic/tri
  amniotic
• O30.131  Triplet pregnancy, tri chorionic/tri
  amniotic, first trimester
• O30.132  Triplet pregnancy, tri chorionic/tri
  amniotic, second trimester

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• O30.133  Triplet pregnancy, tri chorionic/tri
  amniotic, third trimester
• O30.139  Triplet pregnancy, tri chorionic/tri
  amniotic, unspecified trimester
• O30.2 Quadruplet pregnancy
• O30.23    Quadruplet pregnancy, Quadra
  chorionic/Quadra-amniotic
• O30.231  Quadruplet pregnancy, Quadra
  chorionic/Quadra-amniotic, first trimester
• O30.232  Quadruplet pregnancy, Quadra
  chorionic/Quadra-amniotic, second  trimester
• O30.233  Quadruplet pregnancy, Quadra
  chorionic/Quadra-amniotic, third trimester
• O30.239   Quadruplet pregnancy, Quadra
  chorionic/Quadra-amniotic, unspecified trimester
• O30.8 Other specified multiple gestations
• O30.83  Other specified multiple gestations,
  number of chorions, and amnions are both equal to
  the number of foetuses
• Legacy AR, or Accounts Receivable, refers to
  accumulating unpaid claims and balances that
  remain outstanding over time. Managing legacy AR
  is critical for medical practices, especially in
  the OB-GYN field, as it directly impacts cash
  flow and financial stability. Addressing legacy
  AR involves regular audits, timely follow-ups, and

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employing efficient billing processes to ensure
claims are paid promptly. By staying on top of
legacy AR, practices can reduce financial strain
and focus more on providing quality patient
care. New Codes for Surgical Wound
Infections There are a whole lot of new codes
available for obstetric surgical wound
infections. With the latest coding changes in
wound infections, youll find that there are now
individual codes for deep incision sites, sepsis,
organ and space sites, incisional sites,
unspecified, and others. If you dont add the
additional character needed to provide detailed
information about the wound sites, the payer will
not be able to accept the code, and the chances
of denial are huge. Let MBC Help You Avoid Claim
Denials Let MBC help you avoid claim denials and
potential paybacks. With MBCs Ob-Gyn Medical
Billing and Coding partner, youll stay on top of
the latest ICD-10 and HCPCS code changes, as well
as revisions to ob-gyn coding guidelines, payer
policies, CCI bundles, payer policies, modifiers,
and much more. MBCs updated guidance, delivered
monthly, will equip you to keep pace with
industry updates and conquer the myriad
revenue-risking challenges that complicate your
work.

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• FAQs
• What are the significant changes in the 2019
  OB-GYN ICD-10 coding?
• Answer The 2019 OB-GYN ICD-10 coding includes
  new codes for maternal depression screening
  (Z13.32) and personal history of sexual
  exploitation (Z62.813 and Z91.42). Additionally,
  over a dozen new codes for multiple-gestation
  pregnancies, such as the O30 and Q51 series,
  cover scenarios like triplet and quadruplet
  pregnancies.
• How will the new OB-GYN ICD-10 codes affect
  medical billing?
• Answer The new codes require accurate
  understanding and documentation to prevent claim
  denials. Proper usage of these codes ensures
  smooth billing processes and timely payments. To
  maintain compliance and avoid financial losses,
  practices must stay updated with the latest
  coding changes.
• Why is it important to stay updated with ICD-10
  coding changes in OB-GYN?
• Answer Staying updated with ICD-10 coding
  changes is crucial for OB-GYN practices to avoid
  claim denials and potential paybacks. Updated
  coding ensures accurate billing, which helps
  maintain steady revenue flow and reduces the risk
  of financial instability. It also ensures
  compliance with current healthcare regulations.

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• What are some examples of the new OB-GYN ICD-10
  codes introduced in 2019?
• Answer Examples of new codes include
• O30.13 Triplet pregnancy, tri chorionic/tri
  amniotic
• O30.131 Triplet pregnancy, tri chorionic/tri
  amniotic, first trimester
• O30.23 Quadruplet pregnancy, Quadra
  chorionic/Quadra-amniotic
• O30.231 Quadruplet pregnancy, Quadra
  chorionic/Quadra-amniotic, first trimester
• O30.8 Other specified multiple gestations
• How can MBC help with the new OB-GYN ICD-10
  coding changes?
• Answer MBC can help you avoid claim denials and
  potential paybacks by providing up-to-date
  guidance on the latest ICD-10 and HCPCS
  code changes. With MBCs OB-GYN Medical Billing
  and Coding partner, you will stay informed about
  revisions to OB-GYN coding guidelines, payer
  policies, CCI bundles, and more. This assistance
  equips your practice to keep pace with industry
  updates and manage revenue-risking challenges
  effectively.