21. 23 - year - old who is pregnant at 39 weeks and 3 days is presenting for a low transverse cesarean…

21. 23 - year - old who is pregnant at 39 weeks and 3 days is presenting for a low transverse cesarean section. an abdominal incision is made and was extended superiorly and inferiorly with good visualization of the bladder. the bladder blade was then inserted and the lower uterine segment incised in a transverse fashion with the scalpel. the bladder blade was removed and the infants head delivered atraumatically. the nose and mouth were suctioned with the bulb suction trap and the cord doubly clamped and cut. the placenta was then removed manually. what code should be reported for this procedure? a. 59610 b. 59510 c. 59514 d. 59515

21. 23 - year - old who is pregnant at 39 weeks and 3 days is presenting for a low transverse cesarean section. an abdominal incision is made and was extended superiorly and inferiorly with good visualization of the bladder. the bladder blade was then inserted and the lower uterine segment incised in a transverse fashion with the scalpel. the bladder blade was removed and the infants head delivered atraumatically. the nose and mouth were suctioned with the bulb suction trap and the cord doubly clamped and cut. the placenta was then removed manually. what code should be reported for this procedure? a. 59610 b. 59510 c. 59514 d. 59515

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the procedure

This is a low - transverse cesarean section.

Step2: Recall CPT codes for cesarean section

CPT code 59514 is for low transverse cesarean section.

Answer:

C. 59514