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ICD-10-CM Code for Twin liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth Z38.5

ICD-10 code Z38.5 for Twin liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .

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Twin liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth

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newborn "info" dx codes
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newborn "info" dx codes
This is a newborn H&P note. 99460, Z38.2 is what the provider coded. Is it appropriate to bill dx: Z38.00 Single liveborn infant, delivered vaginally ... [ Read More ]
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P07.38
You could use it for the lifetime of the patient, if it affected them for their lifetime. [I]The ICD-10-CM codes for perinatal conditions start from ICD-10-CM code P00 and goes through ICD-10-CM code... [ Read More ]
Z38.00
Is anyone finding payers denying this diagnosis used as primary? I've never had a problem before, single live vaginal birth inpatient.... [ Read More ]
Z38 vs Z00.110
Sometimes it depends on the insurance payer. We always use Z38.X but there are some payers that want a problem code as the primary code if applicable, like P28.5 or something indicating why the provi... [ Read More ]
Z38 vs Z00.110
Hi all, Would you bill diagnosis code Z38.x or Z00.110 for neonatologist who is billing 99464 or 99465?... [ Read More ]
Medicaid Denials - Newborn Daily Visits
for our practice at Florida 99462 & 99239 is been denied even after linking to diagnosis Z38.00. Only cpt paid is 99460 with Z38.00. please help.... [ Read More ]
Antenatal Newborn Care Performed at First WCC
[QUOTE="Cynthia Hughes, post: 461314, member: 18048"] It appears your physician provided normal newborn care and you could report Z38.1 and 99461 for the service along with appropriate codes for heari... [ Read More ]
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