AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2017 Issue 1; Ask the Editor
Infant Feeding Problems Beyond the Perinatal Period
An infant presents to the pediatrician’s office due to breastfeeding concerns on day 24 of life. The final diagnosis is difficulty breastfeeding. The same patient returns on day 38 of life with the same breastfeeding issues. During this visit, the baby is diagnosed with difficulty breastfeeding. What are the appropriate code assignments for these visits? We are concerned about using a code from the P92 category since the Excludes1 note states “feeding problems in child over 28 days old (R63.3).” ...
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Article Overview
This premium article addresses how to think about infant feeding-related coding when concerns extend beyond the early newborn period. It is relevant for pediatric coders, clinical documentation specialists, and other healthcare coding professionals working with ICD-10-CM guidance, especially when interpreting perinatal chapter notes and official coding guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Infant feeding concerns can occur in the overlap between perinatal and later infant coding categories, so accurate interpretation of the applicable ICD-10-CM guidance affects diagnosis coding consistency and compliance.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames infant feeding concerns in relation to the perinatal period
- What general ICD-10-CM guidance is being referenced
- Why the topic is important for pediatric diagnosis coding review
- How the article approaches coding questions involving breastfeeding-related documentation
Who Should Read This
- Pediatric coders
- Certified professional coders
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Health information management professionals
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