Breech Presentation with No Current Issues (1Q 2025 Coding Clinic)
Is it appropriate to report a code for breech presentation for the newborn since he/she was not affected by the breech delivery?
A newborn is delivered via C-section due to breech presentation. The newborn examination did not reveal any hip problems or issues; however, the provider ordered an ultrasound of the hip to be performed post-discharge at 6 weeks of age.
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.
Assign code P01.7, Newborn affected by malpresentation before labor, for the breech presentation.
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