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Stay Awake for These 2023 Sleep Apnea Codes

Published on Mon Mar 13, 2023

Question: The pediatrician evaluated a 5-day-old patient who was born prematurely. After careful assessment of the patient’s breathing patterns during sleep, the pediatrician diagnosis the baby with obstructive sleep apnea. Is there a specific code for this condition? New Hampshire Subscriber Answer: Yes. You’ll report P28.32 (Primary obstructive sleep apnea of newborn) in this scenario. If the pediatrician evaluated the patient’s breathing [...]
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