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Examine Whether Perinatal Coding Can Extend Beyond 28 Days

Published on Wed Nov 08, 2023

Question: One of our pediatricians saw a 10-year-old for a routine check-up. During the exam, the doctor noted that the child was significantly smaller and lighter than average. The mother mentioned her child was born prematurely and had a low birth weight, The pediatrician confirmed this and documented it to be related to the growth delay. Do I need to code [...]
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