AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2005 Issue 4; VOLUMES 1 AND 2 NEW/REVISED CODES
Definition of Perinatal Period
Effective October 1, 2005, a change has been made to the inclusion note for Chapter 15, Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (760-779). The inclusion note has been revised to define the perinatal period as “before birth through the first 28 days after birth.†...
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Article Overview
This short article describes an effective-date update to an ICD-9-CM Chapter 15 inclusion note and clarifies the general definition used for the perinatal period. It is relevant to coders, clinical documentation staff, and compliance teams who work with maternal, newborn, and perinatal diagnoses and need to track official coding guidance changes.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding the current perinatal period definition helps ensure diagnosis assignment aligns with the applicable ICD-9-CM chapter guidance and supports consistent reporting for perinatal-related conditions.
What You Will Learn
- What change was made to the Chapter 15 inclusion note
- Which coding chapter the update applies to
- The effective date of the revision
- How the article frames the perinatal period concept at a high level
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Compliance staff
- Revenue cycle teams
Code Ranges Discussed
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