What Diagnosis Code Do I Use for a Fern Test?

Posted on 01. Dec, 2009 by sanjay.aikat in Coding Challenge

Ob-Gyn Coding Tip: Scan for leukorrhea signs when fluid is present.

Question: My physician performs a fern test on a patient, trying to rule out rupture of membranes. What diagnosis code applies?

Answer: If the test result proves positive,…

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