Asked by Charlotte Hawthorne on Sep 23, 2024
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Josh Jumper was born in the hospital today via vaginal delivery. Josh's Apgar scores are 8 and 9. During Josh's examination, the physician noted a penile hypospadias. What are the correct codes to assign?
A) Z38.00, Q54.0
B) Z38.00, Q54.1
C) Z38.01, Q54.0
D) Z38.01, Q54.1
Penile Hypospadias
A birth defect in boys where the opening of the urethra is not located at the tip of the penis.
- Identify and apply the correct medical codes for various pathological conditions and surgical procedures in line with the ICD-10-CM coding system.
- Understand widespread congenital irregularities and their applicable codes.
Verified Answer
AM
Alison Marie6 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The correct code for the live birth of Josh is Z38.00 (Single liveborn infant, delivered vaginally).
The correct code for the penile hypospadias is Q54.1 (Hypospadias, penile).
The correct code for the penile hypospadias is Q54.1 (Hypospadias, penile).
Learning Objectives
- Identify and apply the correct medical codes for various pathological conditions and surgical procedures in line with the ICD-10-CM coding system.
- Understand widespread congenital irregularities and their applicable codes.