Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) — Question 96

What ICD-9-CM coding scheme is used to show that a therapeutic abortion resulted in a live fetus?

Answer options

• A. spontaneous abortion; V30 code to show a newborn birth
• B. code 644.21, early onset of delivery; V27 code (outcome of delivery)
• C. abortion by type; V27 code (outcome of delivery)
• D. therapeutic abortion B

Correct answer:

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as it specifically refers to therapeutic abortion coding. The other options either refer to different types of abortions or codes that do not directly indicate the outcome of a therapeutic abortion leading to a live fetus.