AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2019 Issue 2; Ask The Editor

Newborn Affected by Maternal Group B Streptococcus Carrier Status

A newborn was worked-up for group B Streptococcus (GBS) infection and treated with ampicillin and gentamicin. The mother was a GBS carrier with a positive GBS culture during the delivery without signs or symptoms of active infection. The provider’s final diagnostic statement listed, “Newborn affected by maternal group B Streptococcus (GBS) unable to completely rule out active GBS infection.” What ICD-10-CM code is assigned on the baby’s record for an infant who is affected by maternal GBS carrier status when the mother is without signs of active GBS infection? ...

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