Exam 31: Obstetrics Section

When coding an obstetrics case, what is your first character?

In the Obstetrics section, character position 7 is the ________.

A pregnant patient at 38 weeks had a spontaneous rupture of membranes. Pitocin was used to induce labor, but there was an arrest of the descent, so it was decided to perform a low transverse cesarean delivery. The patient had a previous cesarean section two years ago. What is the correct code for the cesarean delivery?

Procedures performed on the ________ female other than the products of conception are coded to the appropriate root operation in the ________ section.

The Body System being treated is identified by character position ________.

Procedures performed on the products of conception are coded to the ________ section.

A 28-year-old patient presents to deliver a baby. The fetus is in position, and rotation is not necessary. A midline episiotomy is done, and mid forceps are used. A single live-born baby is delivered. Which code(s) indicate(s) the obstetric procedure that was done?

In code 10J28ZZ, which number or letter identifies Products of conception, ectopic?

A patient is 38 weeks pregnant and leaking amniotic fluid. Due to prolonged labor, it was suggested for the patient to have a classical cesarean or take the risk of using forceps. An artificial rupture of membranes and a classical cesarean section are done. What are the correct codes?

In the Obstetrics section, the cutting through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to expose the site of the procedure is a(n) ________ approach.

Sally Benson is 18 weeks pregnant and presented today for drainage of amniotic fluid, percutaneous approach, for diagnostic purposes. What is the correct code?

In the Obstetrics section, the approach is identified by character position number ________.

A patient is admitted in labor and has a manually assisted delivery of a baby girl. What is the procedure code?

In the Obstetrics section, the entry of instrumentation through a natural or artificial external opening to reach and visualize the site of the procedure is a(n) ________ approach.

Refer to the Official ICD-10-PCS guidelines for Coding and Reporting, Obstetrics Section Guidelines. Which subheading discusses procedures following delivery or abortion?

The zygote, embryo, or fetus, as well as the amnion, umbilical cord, and placenta are ________.

In the Obstetrics section, the entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach the site of the procedure is a(n) ________ approach.

A fetus was exhibiting problems, and the physician recommended a fetal spinal tap, open. What is the code for fetal spinal tap?

A patient was admitted with an incomplete spontaneous abortion with a large amount of placental tissue remaining. What is the correct code?

In the Obstetrics section, character position four identifies the ________.