tigerdoll313
New Member
I need some advice on how to code for an odd situation. A patient came into the ED requesting us "to check" her pregnancy status. Apparently her OB had just confirmed her pregnancy from high HcG, as reported by the patient. She had no complaints. Nothing was actually done during the encounter, no exam, no pregnancy test, etc. The ED physician advised her that the ED was an inappropriate place for such a situation and referred her back to her OB.
I'm trying to figure out the appropriate DX to use, considering the fact no exam was performed and the pregnancy was never confirmed other than from the patient's own statement. Any help is appreciated.
I'm trying to figure out the appropriate DX to use, considering the fact no exam was performed and the pregnancy was never confirmed other than from the patient's own statement. Any help is appreciated.