Obstetrics - Gynecology Coding and Billing Services
Obstetrics - Gynecology Coding and Billing Services
Obstetrics, commonly referred to as OB, encompasses the comprehensive care of pregnant women, the unborn baby, labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period. In parallel, Gynecology addresses a spectrum of health issues related to the reproductive organs, including the uterus, fallopian tubes, cervix, ovaries, and vagina. This specialized medical field is dedicated to promoting and maintaining the health of women throughout different stages of their reproductive life, covering both obstetric and gynecological aspects.
Procedures in Obstetrics:
- Labor induction
- Cervical ripening
- Vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery
- Cesarean section
- External cephalic version
- Cerclage
- Repair of perineal and other lacerations associated with childbirth
- Prenatal assessment of gestational age, date of delivery, and fetal weight
- Diagnostic amniocentesis
- Circumcision
Gynecological Conditions:
- Cervical cancer
- Endometrial cancer
- Menorrhagia
- Ovarian cancer
- Uterine prolapse
- Menopause
- Fallopian tube occlusion
- Uterine fibroids
- Vaginal prolapse
- Vaginismus
- Vulvitis, and numerous others…
Gynecological Procedures:
- Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
- Endometrial ablation
- Colposcopy
- Hysteroscopy
- Hysterectomy (laparoscopic/open)
- Salpingectomy/Oophorectomy
- Tubal ligation
- Uterine artery embolization
- Vulvectomy
- Adhesiolysis
- Cervical cone biopsy
Supra Mediinformatics Coders for Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Adhere to precise, thorough, and uniform coding practices.
- Assign and report codes exclusively based on coding documentation that is clear, consistent, and well-supported.
- This documentation encompasses forms, records, and electronic or scanned images of clinical procedures and other medical services.
- Follow ICD coding conventions and official coding guidelines endorsed by the Cooperating Parties.
- Abide by CPT rules established by the American Medical Association, as well as any other industry-approved coding rules and guidelines.
- Seek clarification and proper documentation from providers before assigning codes in cases of conflicting, incomplete, or ambiguous documentation.
- Maintain credentials through respected professional coding organizations such as AHIMA, AAPC, or other accredited bodies, adhering diligently to all procedures necessary for credential maintenance.
Why Choose Supra Mediinformatics for Outsourcing Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) for Your Ob-Gyn Practice?
As an Obstetrician-Gynecologist (Ob-Gyn), you attend to and build relationships with a diverse patient population, each presenting unique healthcare needs and conditions. Billing staff must possess a comprehensive understanding of the services provided, including routine preventative care, obstetric services encompassing antepartum care, deliveries, and postpartum care, as well as surgical procedures like biopsies, to accurately apply the appropriate billing codes and modifiers.
By outsourcing time-consuming medical billing and revenue cycle management processes to a proficient medical practice management partner like Supra Mediinformatics, you can redirect your focus towards patient care and satisfaction. Our commitment lies in optimizing your revenue cycle management, ensuring prompt and accurate billing for the array of services you offer to each patient.
We also offer the following services to Obstetrics and Gynecology specialists:
services we offer:
- AR and Payment Posting
- Denial Management
- Physician Credentialing
- Medical Record Transcription
- Medical Summarization
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