Understanding Breech Delivery with No Problems
A Guide to Breech Delivery with No Problems
Learning About Breech Delivery with No Problems
Defining Breech Delivery with No Problems
A newborn is delivered via cesarean section due to breech presentation and the exam did not reveal any hip problems or issues.
Ultrasound of the hip was to be performed post-discharge, at 6 weeks of age. Should breech presentation be coded for the newborn?
Yes. Assign code P01.7
Newborn affected by malpresentation before labor, for the breech presentation. There is an increased risk for hip problems in breech presentation infants indicating the need for subsequent evaluation before a diagnosis can be ruled out.
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