Understanding Jaundice in a Preterm Newborn
A Guide to Jaundice in a Preterm Newborn
Learning About Jaundice in a Preterm Newborn
Defining Jaundice in a Preterm Newborn
A critically ill premature newborn was delivered at 23 weeks of gestation and diagnosed with jaundice. Phototherapy was provided and bilirubin levels were monitored.
Is it appropriate to assign code P59.0, Neonatal jaundice associated with preterm delivery, based on the newborn’s prematurity or must the provider document that the jaundice is due to the preterm delivery?
Assign code P59.0, Neonatal jaundice associated with preterm delivery, for jaundice in a preterm newborn. The classification presumes a relationship between jaundice and a newborn’s prematurity.
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