AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2019 Quarter 2; Ask The Editor
Pregnancy of Unknown or Undetermined Location
A 29-year-old female patient with right-sided pain and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) level of 94 presents to rule out an ectopic pregnancy. A transabdominal/ transvaginal ultrasound is performed, which shows no sign of a gestational sac. The provider diagnoses “Pregnancy of undetermined location.” What is the appropriate code for pregnancy of undetermined location? ...
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Article Overview
This premium article covers ICD-10-CM coding for a pregnancy assessed as unknown or undetermined location. It is aimed at coders, billers, and clinical documentation staff who work with obstetric ultrasound, early pregnancy evaluation, and related diagnosis selection. The article explains the coding context, the type of clinical presentation involved, and the related documentation considerations in a concise question-and-answer format.
Why This Topic Matters
Pregnancy location questions are common in early obstetric workups, and accurate diagnosis reporting depends on matching the documented assessment to the correct ICD-10-CM category. This article helps readers understand the documentation context and the broad coding considerations involved.
What You Will Learn
- How an early pregnancy evaluation may be documented when location is not confirmed
- What type of clinical scenario the article is addressing
- Which diagnosis coding category is discussed in the context of this presentation
- How associated signs and symptoms are handled at a high level
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Obstetric documentation specialists
- Clinical documentation improvement staff
Codes Discussed
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