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12-07-2005, 8:42 AM martini Joined on 12-07-2005 Posts 1 post partum What is the difference between v24.0 and v24.2    Report

12-07-2005, 11:04 AM skygazer1016 Joined on 12-05-2005 Central Fla Posts 58 Re: post partum Without a lot of research- I'm a hospital based coder so this isn't something I use- but it looks like V24.0 is used immediately following the delivery, while V24.2 is at any point during the postpartum period.    Report

12-07-2005, 12:31 PM Carey Joined on 12-06-2005 WA Posts 50 Re: post partum I'm also a hospital based coder so this isn't a code I use either, but I agree with what you are saying! :-)    Report

12-08-2005, 9:51 AM crazycodinfanatic Joined on 12-06-2005 Georgia Posts 34 Re: post partum Hi, most of my experience is in hospital-based coding too, but I think I understand the codes.  The V24.0 code would be used for an encounter wherein the patient has just delivered the infant and is presenting for care/observation with no complications.  The V24.2 code is used when the patient has had the usual immediate post-partum care and is returning for a follow-up visit like at 6 weeks. My $.02, Christina Benjamin, CCS    Report

12-08-2005, 10:55 AM Carey Joined on 12-06-2005 WA Posts 50 Re: post partum My encoder tells me that V24.0 can be used as the principal dx when the patient delivers outside the hospital prior to admission and is admitted for routine postpartum care and there are no complications.    Report

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