Chapter 16: Perinatal Conditions (P00–P96) Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Who are perinatal codes used for?
A
Only for newborns, not mothers.
2
Q
What code should be first for the birth episode?
A
Z38 (Liveborn infant by place and method of delivery)
3
Q
Can Z38 be used more than once?
A
No, only once on the birth record.
4
Q
What are Z05 codes used for?
A
Observation of newborns for suspected conditions that were ruled out.
5
Q
How are prematurity codes assigned?
A
Based on documented birth weight and gestational age.
6
Q
What is the default assumption if the cause of sepsis isn’t specified?
A
Congenital sepsis (P36)
7
Q
How do you code COVID-19 in a newborn with no transmission info?
A
U07.1 + symptoms
8
Q
What code do you start with if transmission occurred during birth or in utero?
A
P35.8 + U07.1
