AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2017 Issue 2; Ask the Editor

Newborn Coding and Reporting for Specialists/Consultants

During the birth admission, we understand that the attending pediatrician will be reporting a code from subcategory Z38.0-, Single liveborn infant, born in hospital. We are seeking clarification about reporting the services of other specialists or consultants, who are following the infant because of a specific problem or condition. Would the specialist report the Z38.0- code as the first-listed diagnosis? ...

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