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AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2008 Issue 2; Ask the Editor
Blow-By Oxygen for Newborn Brief Use of Bag and Face-Mask Ventilation (BMV) for Newborn
A baby delivered at 35 weeks via cesarean section was given blow-by oxygen due to dusky color on delivery. Color improved to pink with no other distress noted. The baby was placed on pulse oximetry due to mild occasional grunting likely related to retained fluid in the lungs; possible transitional tachypnea of newborn. Should a procedure code be assigned for the brief use of oxygen?
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