Reader question: Failure to Thrive 779.34 or 783.41 Depends on Age
Internal Medicine Coding Alert
Reader question:
Failure to Thrive 779.34 or 783.41 Depends on Age
Published on Mon Apr 16, 2012
Question:
What diagnosis should we submit for a newborn who is not gaining enough weight?
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Answer:
The correct choice depends on the child's age. For an infant 28 days of age or younger, report 779.34 (Failure to thrive in newborn). If the infant is older than 28 days, select 783.41 (Failure to thrive).