WK6 DISCUSSION HP-212
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WK 6 DISCUSSION HP-212
High-risk Pregnancy
A high-risk pregnancy is a pregnancy where there are potential complications that could affect the mother, the baby, or both. Research indicates that In the U.S.A., high-risk pregnancies can result in low birth rates in 8.2% of the 4.3 million babies born each year. A high-risk pregnancy, if not properly managed, can lead to serious complications, injury, and even death.
High-risk pregnancy patients should be reported with a code from Category O09. Supervision of a high-risk pregnancy should be the first listed diagnosis.
Explain the coding terminology and definition of high-risk pregnancies.
Include all the following aspects in the discussion:
- List 3-5 of the causes of a high-risk pregnancy.
- Identify a high-risk pregnancy code.
Discuss the condition associated with the code.
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