Mar 20
Coding for Medication Abortion using Mifepristone and Misoprostol
CPT, ICD-10, out-patient procedure, medication administration, and other codes to use for documenting and billing medication abortion services.
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Mar 19
Contraceptive Pearl: Considerations in Contraception During Perimenopause
By Natalie Cheung-Jones, DO During perimenopause, some people have inconsistent ovulation and irregular menses. Despite these changes, pregnancy occurs for 30% of pregnancy-capable people ages 40-44, decreasing to 10% by ages 45-50.¹ Though menstrual cycles may be unpredictable, studies indicate that ovulation occurs in 87% of cycles up to five years before menopause and 22%…
Feb 27
Insights: Follow-Up After Medication Abortion
Written by Sadia A study by the Guttmacher Institute shows that over half of all abortions are done via medication abortion (MAB), using misoprostol only or mifepristone with misoprostol.¹ Patients who have a MAB often wonder about the need for a follow-up appointment. Follow-up appointments are used to determine if the MAB was successful. Health…
Feb 20
Contraceptive Pearl: Understanding Conventional and Non-Hormonal Approaches to PCOS
By Lakshmi Sundaresan, MD Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrinological phenomenon, often manifesting with symptoms of irregular periods, coarse facial/terminal hair, and glucose intolerance.¹ Conventionally, treatments for PCOS are tailored to the manifestations of hyperandrogenism, insulin resistance, and menstrual irregularities that patients experience. In 2023, the International PCOS practice guidelines were updated to…
Feb 14
Ectopic Pregnancy Fact Sheet
This factsheet explains basic information about ectopic pregnancy, including the symptoms, tests a patient might need, treatment, and future risks. Spanish: Updated June/junio 2024 Reading Grade Level (Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level): 5.5
Feb 06
Progestin Injection Perpetual Calendar
This is a progestin re-injection calendar based on three month/15 week dosing intervals with the flexibility of dosing between weeks 11 – 15.
Jan 31
Coding for Manual Vacuum Aspiration Abortion
CPT, ICD-10, out-patient procedure, medication procedure, and other codes to use for documenting and billing manual vacuum aspiration for abortion.
Jan 31
Coding for Miscarriage Care (Early Pregnancy Loss)
CPT, ICD-10, out-patient procedure, medication procedure, and other codes to use for documenting and billing treament and management of early pregnancy loss.
Jan 29
Electronic Health Record Template: Medication Abortion
This is an electronic health record template (from the EPIC system) for medication abortion office visits.
Jan 24
Office Management of Early Pregnancy Loss
This clinical presentation outlines, using a case study approach, how to provide all three treatment options for managing early miscarriage in a primary care setting.