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MIRIAM

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coding
« on: October 26, 2010, 02:46:29 PM »
how do I code for abnormal pregnancy, induced labor? 

oneround

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Re: coding
« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2010, 04:31:29 PM »
If you are referring to the ICD code then it  depends on why labor was induced, what was the compication?  And did you induce labor for delivery or did pt. go immediately to a C-Sect?



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Re: coding
« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2010, 04:31:29 PM »