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Procedure Practice 11/15/00 - Feature Articles 11/15/00
   

Procedure Practice 11/15/00:
Coding Recommendations
 

Listed below are the ICD-9-CM codes that we think apply to the examples listed on our Procedure Practice page. If you disagree with our suggestions or have other comments, please send us an e-mail.

Please understand, however, that we cannot answer inquiries
unless they relate directly to our published material.

 

Suggested Codes

 
Example 1:
The correct codes are V30.00, Single liveborn, born in hospital without mention of cesarean delivery, and 779.5, Drug withdrawal syndrome in newborn.
 
Example 2:
Assign V30.00, Single liveborn, born in hospital without mention of cesarean delivery; 765.10, Other preterm infant unspecified weight; and 761.0, Fetus or newborn affected by maternal complications of pregnancy, incompetent cervix.
 
Example 3:
Assign 765.10, Other preterm infants, unspecified weight; 779.3, Feeding problems in newborn; and 778.3, Other hypothermia of newborn.
 
Example 4:
Each twin is coded V31.00, Twin, mate liveborn, born in hospital, delivered without mention of cesarean delivery; and 760.71, Noxious influences affecting fetus via placenta or breast milk, alcohol.
 
Example 5:
The correct codes are V30.01, Single liveborn, born in hospital, delivered by cesarean delivery; and 766.2, Post-term infant, not "heavy-for-dates."
 
Example 6:
Assign 770.7, Chronic respiratory disease arising in the perinatal period.
 
Example 7:
Assign V30.00, Single liveborn, born in hospital without mention of cesarean delivery; 765.18, Other preterm infant, 2000-2499 grams birthweight; and 767.2, Birth trauma, fracture of clavicle.
 
Example 8:
Assign V30.01, Single liveborn, born in hospital, delivered by cesarean delivery; 766.2, Post-term infant, not "heavy-for-dates;" and 770.1, Meconium aspiration syndrome.
 
Example 9:
Assign V30.00, Single liveborn, born in hospital, delivered without mention of cesarean delivery; 765.10, Other preterm infant, unspecified birthweight; and 774.2, Neonatal jaundice associated with preterm delivery.
 
Example 10:
The correct codes are V30.1, Single liveborn, born before admission to hospital; 776.5, Congenital anemia, and 772.3, Umbilical hemorrhage after birth.
 
Example 11:
Each twin is coded V31.00, Twin, mate liveborn, born in hospital, delivered without mention of cesarean delivery; 764.00, Light-for-dates without mention of fetal malnutrition, unspecified weight; and V29.8, Observation for other specified suspected condition.
 
Example 12:
Assign 773.4, Kernicterus due to isoimmunization; and 773.1, Hemolytic disease due to ABO isoimmunization.
  
Example 13:
Assign V30.00, Single liveborn, born in hospital without mention of cesarean delivery; and 774.4, Perinatal jaundice due to hepatocellular damage.
 
Example 14:
The correct codes are V30.01, Single liveborn, born in hospital, delivered by cesarean delivery; 768.2, Fetal distress before onset of labor, in liveborn infant; and 762.5, Other compression of umbilical cord. 
  

Procedure Practice 11/15/00 - Feature Articles 11/15/00

Bibliography - References:
Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM, American Hospital Association, 1st qtr 2000, 1st qtr 1994, 4th qtr 1992, 2nd qtr 1992, 3rfd qtr 1991, 2nd qtr 1991, 3rd qtr 1989, 2nd qtr 1989.
Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary, 29th Edition, W.B. Saunders Co., Philadelphia, PA
Generic ICD-9-CM, volumes 1, 2, 3, 2000, Channel Publishing, Ltd. Reno, NV
ICD-9-CM Coding Handbook with Answers, 2000 revised edition, Faye Brown, AHA Press, Chicago, IL
Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting Inpatient and Outpatient Services, published by the cooperating parties: American Hospital Association, American Health Information Management Association, Health Care Financing Administration, and National Center for Health Statistics		 Notice: This part of our web site was prepared to assist in understanding and maintaining good coding skills. For proper use of this feature, reference must be made to official coding guidelines when necessary. The information here presented is only to be used as a supplement to those guidelines. Laguna Medical Systems, Inc., makes no representations or guarantees as to amounts that will be paid by Medicare or other third party payers.

 

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