Asked by frida escarcega on Apr 25, 2024
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Ava Avamere is brought in today by her mother for complaints of yellowness. Ava is five days old, and the physician documents her as having jaundice. What is the correct code?
A) P55.1
B) P58.41
C) P58.42
D) P59.9
Jaundice
A medical condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, indicating excess bilirubin in the blood, often due to liver disease.
Correct Code
An exact match of the alphanumeric symbols used for healthcare documentation, ensuring proper communication and billing.
- Become familiar with the medical coding process for child wellness exams and specific conditions in newborns.
Verified Answer
CD
Chevalier DeShay8 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
P59.9 is the correct code for neonatal jaundice, unspecified. This code is appropriate for a general diagnosis of jaundice in a newborn without further specification of the cause.
Learning Objectives
- Become familiar with the medical coding process for child wellness exams and specific conditions in newborns.
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