Coding Clinic Commentary: Cesarean Delivery Without a Current Medical Indication

By Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS|2026-04-16T19:39:16-04:00April 16th, 2026|Coders' Corner|0 Comments

What happens when you get new information? Coding Clinic for Q1, 2026 includes guidance on ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding of a cesarean delivery without a current medical indication. Join Libman Education’s Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS for this brief discussion.

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About the Author: Faye Kelly, RHIT, CCS

Faye Kelly is a broadly experienced HIM professional and trainer. Having worked in a hospital setting for over 30 years including as an HIM Director with oversight of Coding and CDI, Faye now applies her extensive knowledge of the HIM function to write, develop and lead focused training for coders, CDI professionals, physicians, and nurses on outpatient and inpatient coding; case mix index; reimbursement systems including DRGs, MS-DRGs, and APR-DRGs; and coding credential preparatory courses for the CCA and CPC. Faye is a reviewer and author for several Libman Education courses and provides mentoring for credential candidates pursuing their CCS.

Coding Clinic Commentary: Cesarean Delivery Without a Current Medical Indication