(NAR) VOL. 21 NO.2 APRIL - JUNE 2010
In order to determine the quality of practice of accredited providers in the management of maternal deliveries, there is a need to enhance the identification of such cases specifically the coding system for cesarean section, which is among the top procedures being paid by the Corporation.
As such, a new Relative Value Scale (RVS) code is hereby assigned for all primary (initial) caesarean sections, as follows:
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Code | Decriptive Term | RVU |
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59513 | Caesarian section, primary | 150 |
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The other codes referable to caesarean section shall remain in effect, as follows:
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Code | Decriptive Term | RVU |
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59514 | Caesarean section, successive | 150 |
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59525 | Hysterectomy after cesarean section | 250 |
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59620 | Cesarean delivery only, following attempted vaginal delivery after previous cesarean delivery | 150 |
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This circular shall be effective for all claims for primary caesarian section for patients admitted beginning March 1, 2010.
(SGD.) DR. REY B. AQUINO
President and CEO