AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2009 Quarter 3; Ask the Editor
Respiratory Distress in Newborn
Provider documentation on the newborn record indicates "respiratory distress." What is the correct code assignment for respiratory distress in a newborn? ...
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Article Overview
This premium coding article explains how documentation of respiratory distress in a newborn is addressed within diagnosis coding references. It is useful for coders and clinical documentation staff who need to confirm the appropriate code set and review the supporting index path discussed in the article.
Why This Topic Matters
Newborn respiratory conditions are commonly documented in hospital records, and accurate diagnosis coding depends on matching provider documentation to the correct reference source. This article helps users locate the relevant ICD diagnosis entry and understand the scope of the guidance.
What You Will Learn
- How newborn respiratory distress is addressed in diagnosis coding references.
- Where to look in the diagnosis index for related newborn terms.
- How the article frames the coding topic for newborn records.
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Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation improvement staff
- Hospital billing staff
Codes Discussed
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