Asked by Dalal Rababah on Sep 23, 2024
Verified
When coding for the mother, every encounter that results in the birth of a baby requires how many codes?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
Encounter
An interaction or meeting between individuals, often used in healthcare to describe a patient's visit or consultation.
Birth
The process of giving birth; the emergence of a baby from the body of its mother.
- Ascertain and use the correct medical codes for antenatal care, childbirth, the period following birth, and complications thereof.
Verified Answer
YF
Yadelis Feliz5 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Every encounter that results in the birth of a baby requires at least two codes – one for the mother and one for the newborn.
Learning Objectives
- Ascertain and use the correct medical codes for antenatal care, childbirth, the period following birth, and complications thereof.