Find comprehensive information on pregnancy complicated by polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS including clinical documentation tips medical coding guidelines ICD-10 codes O09.4 O28.2 E28.2 and SNOMED CT concepts. Learn about diagnosis management and healthcare considerations for PCOS in pregnancy. Explore resources for accurate and efficient medical record keeping related to this complex condition.
Also known as
Supervision of highrisk pregnancy
Codes for supervision of pregnancy with PCOS.
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Specifies the PCOS diagnosis itself.
Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy
Covers gestational diabetes, often linked to PCOS.
Maternal hypertension
Includes hypertension complicating pregnancy, a PCOS risk.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the patient pregnant?
No
Patient is not pregnant. Coding for PCOS only. Consider E28.2 or related codes based on specific PCOS manifestation.
Yes
Is PCOS documented as complicating the pregnancy?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Pregnancy with PCOS |
Gestational diabetes |
Pregnancy-induced hypertension |
Risk of miscoding PCOS severity or manifestations, impacting reimbursement and data accuracy. Keywords: PCOS coding, E28.2, ICD-10, medical coding audit.
Failing to document the specific trimester with PCOS complicates pregnancy, affecting risk adjustment. Keywords: O09, pregnancy trimester coding, CDI query, healthcare compliance.
PCOS and gestational diabetes share symptoms, leading to potential coding confusion and inaccurate reflection of patient condition. Keywords: O24, E28.2, coding compliance, clinical documentation improvement.
Patient presents with a confirmed diagnosis of pregnancy complicated by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The patient is currently at [Gestational age] weeks gestation based on [Last menstrual period/Ultrasound dating]. Presenting complaints include [List of presenting complaints, e.g., irregular menses prior to conception, hirsutism, acne, weight gain, infertility treatments used for conception]. Past medical history is significant for PCOS, diagnosed at [age] based on Rotterdam criteria including [Specific criteria met, e.g., oligo- or anovulation, clinical or biochemical hyperandrogenism, polycystic ovaries on ultrasound]. Current medications include [List current medications, e.g., prenatal vitamins, metformin, progesterone]. Family history is notable for [Relevant family history, e.g., type 2 diabetes, PCOS, gestational diabetes]. Physical examination reveals [Relevant physical exam findings, e.g., BMI, blood pressure, presence of acne or hirsutism, uterine size consistent with gestational age]. Assessment: Pregnancy complicated by PCOS. Given the increased risk of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and preterm labor associated with PCOS in pregnancy, close monitoring is warranted. Plan: The patient will be closely monitored for gestational diabetes with glucose tolerance testing at [gestational age]. Blood pressure and urine protein will be monitored at each prenatal visit to screen for preeclampsia. Patient education provided regarding the importance of regular prenatal care, healthy diet, and regular exercise to manage PCOS symptoms and optimize pregnancy outcomes. Follow-up scheduled in [timeframe]. Differential diagnoses considered included other causes of irregular menses, hyperandrogenism, and infertility. ICD-10 codes: O24.41, E28.2. CPT codes for today's visit: [Insert relevant CPT codes, e.g., 99213, 99214].