Obstetrical and Female Reproductive Service Line

Description

This course provides a review of female anatomy and procedures performed on the female reproductive system. Also, included in this course is a review of the structure and format of the Obstetrics section of ICD-10-PCS and detailed instruction on obstetrical procedure coding. This course provides the learner with the tools needed to be able to code cases associated with the female genital system, including pregnancy and delivery.

Objectives:

Lesson 1: Female Reproductive Anatomy

• Label an anatomical image of the female genital tract
• Differentiate between internal and external genitalia
• Identify uterine supporting structures
• Identify normal position for the endometrium

Lesson 2: Procedures on the Female Reproductive System

• Identify common surgical approaches to various gynecological organs
• Select the root operation for tubal ligation procedures
• Identify the body parts for obstetrical laceration repairs of varying degrees

Lesson 3: Structure and Format of the Obstetrics Section

• Define products of conception
• Distinguish between procedures performed on products of conception versus those performed on the pregnant female
• Identify two root operations that are unique to the OB section

Lesson 4: Obstetrical Procedure Coding

• Differentiate between codes for therapeutic abortion and procedures following incomplete abortion
• Identify instrumentation used for delivery cases
• Determine when multiple codes are needed for delivery of multiple gestation deliveries