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Feb 20th, 2012 - mbinsurance 1 

SVD prior to MD arrival

I have a patient that delivered her baby prior to the MD's arrival. I am unsure if I can code the complete delivery CPT® code ( 59410) . I have researched for help with this issue and some sites state that if the MD delivered the placenta and provided aftercare then you can code the complete delivery. But I also have CPT® code (59414) delivery of placenta, so I am unsure of what to code. Thanks

Feb 20th, 2012 - nmaguire   2,606 

re: SVD prior to MD arrival

depends on insurer. Some recommend the antepartum, delivery of placenta, and postpartum codes. Others may allow delivery code with modifier -52. Check with payer.



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