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If a patient has had a previous cesarean delivery and then has a vagina delivery, the correct code would be?

A) 59510
B) 59610
C) 59618
D) 59514

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The correct code for a vaginal delivery after a previous cesarean delivery is 59610, which represents a VBAC.

Step-by-step explanation:

If a patient has had a previous cesarean delivery and then has a vaginal delivery, the correct code to use would be B) 59610. This code represents a vaginal delivery after a previous Cesarean section, often referred to as VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean). The other codes mentioned refer to different scenarios: 59510 is for a routine obstetric care including antepartum care, cesarean delivery, and postpartum care; 59618 is for a cesarean delivery only, including postpartum care; and 59514 is for a cesarean delivery without postpartum care.

An alternative to labor and delivery is the surgical delivery of the baby through a procedure called a Caesarian section. This is major abdominal surgery and can lead to post-surgical complications for the mother, but in some cases it may be the only way to safely deliver the baby.

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