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Account for Age in This Newborn Nursing Scenario

Published on Mon Apr 17, 2023

Question: An 8-day-old presents with trouble nursing. The mother explains the baby eats slowly and briefly then vomits white liquid shortly after being burped. Bowel movements are normal, and the primary care practitioner (PCP) determines there are no GI problems. Do I code these with R63.3- or F50.-? California Subscriber Answer: You won’t report either code, because both R63.3- (Feeding difficulties) and [...]
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