Coding

Patient  has lupus nephritis , and presented at 9 weeks with significant ascites. 
What  "O" code do i use for this?

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Heather Stanley-Christian
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Hi Heather,
Lupus nephritis would be coded:

• O99.891 (Other specified diseases and conditions complicating pregnancy)
• M32.14 (glomerular disease in SLE) or M32.15 (tubulo-interstitial nephropathy in SLE)

Fadi

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Fadi Bsat, MD
Past Chair, SMFM Coding Committee
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Original Message:
Sent: 02-26-2021 12:33
From: Heather Stanley-Christian
Subject: ICD 10 for maternal ascites.

Patient  has lupus nephritis , and presented at 9 weeks with significant ascites.
What  "O" code do i use for this?

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Heather Stanley-Christian
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