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ICD-10-CM Code for Other multiple liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth Z38.8

ICD-10 code Z38.8 for Other multiple 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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Other multiple liveborn infant, unspecified as to place of birth

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newborn "info" dx codes
Thank you for your response. The mother was COVID 19 positive and recovered during pregnancy NOT during delivery. So, based on the new guidelines, it is appropriate to code the below even though it i... [ Read More ]
newborn "info" dx codes
[B]Hi! The ICD-10 guidelines state in Section I.C.16.h. for COVID-19 infection in newborn: For a newborn that tests positive for COVID-19, assign code U07.1, COVID-19, and the appropriate codes for a... [ Read More ]
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 ]
OB HSV Delivery
Mother had active HSV 1 (location of HSV was on mothers mons pubis) and delivered via C-section. Newborn had HSV testing done and was all negative. What DX codes would you assign for the newborn claim... [ Read More ]
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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