AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2001 Fourth Quarter; VOLUME 3 NEW/REVISED PROCEDURE CODES

Fetal Pulse Oximetry

Intrapartum fetal oxygen monitoring is performed by inserting a single-use, disposable sensor through the birth canal. The sensor is held in place by uterine forces as it rests against the fetal temple, cheek or forehead. Harmless red and infrared light shines into the fetal skin and the reflected light is captured and analyzed. The percentage of oxygen saturation is displayed on a monitor screen. The monitoring is performed after rupture of the amniotic membranes and cervical dilation past 2 cm. Prior to October 1, 2001, transcervical fetal oxygen saturation monitoring was coded to 75.34, Fetal monitoring, not otherwise...

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