Patient is 24 weeks' pregnant and arrives in the emergency room following an automobile accident. No fetal movement or heartbeat noted. Patient is taken to the OB ward where prostaglandin is given to induce abortion.

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This code represents the induction of labor for a fetal death in the second trimester, which is what occurred in this scenario. Code A) 59200 is for a dilation and curettage, which is not appropriate in this case as the fetus is too large for this procedure. Code C) 59821 is for a missed abortion that requires surgical management, and code D) 59410 is for a routine antepartum visit, which is also not appropriate in this scenario.

Patient Is 24 Weeks' Pregnant and Arrives in the Emergency