Sally was seen today in her first trimester for her prenatal blood work. The blood work ordered is complete blood count with automated differential, Hepatitis B surface antigen, rubella antibody, syphilis test, RBC antibody screen, blood typing, Rh typing and automated urinalysis with microscopy. Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.

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The correct CPT code for prenatal blood work that includes a comprehensive panel (which covers tests like complete blood count, Hepatitis B surface antigen, rubella antibody, syphilis test, RBC antibody screen, blood typing, Rh typing) is 80055. The automated urinalysis with microscopy is correctly coded as 81001. The ICD-10-CM code Z36 is used for encounters for antenatal screening of the mother, which is appropriate for prenatal visits.

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