AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 1986 November - December
Respiratory Distress Syndrome of the Newborn
Respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn is coded as follows: Type I respiratory distress syndrome, 769 Type II respiratory distress syndrome, 770.6, Transitory tachypnea of newborn Type II respiratory distress syndrome is also referred to as "mild," and recovery is usually evident within 72 hours of birth. ...
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Article Overview
This short article provides a compact coding-oriented reference on respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn. It is aimed at readers who need a quick lookup of related terminology, legacy diagnosis codes, and a brief note on clinical course in older classification language.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps coders and clinicians recognize how this newborn respiratory condition is grouped in the source material and connect the terminology to the referenced diagnosis codes.
What You Will Learn
- How the article organizes newborn respiratory distress syndrome terminology
- Which legacy diagnosis codes are associated with the condition
- How the source text characterizes the condition in broad clinical terms
- Whether the article is a quick reference or a detailed coding discussion
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation staff
- Healthcare information management professionals
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