I was approached by a person in our billing office inquiring if the doctor should be claiming a 99460 code (newborn, initial hospital) for a baby that had no health problems when born but was delivered via c-section. The c-section was planned because the felt that the baby may have been over 9 lbs and the mom had another week before her due date. Baby is fine
I am under the impression that this could should be used if there were no pressing issues with the mother during delivery that may cause problems for the baby? Am I wrong in that?
Thanks!
I am under the impression that this could should be used if there were no pressing issues with the mother during delivery that may cause problems for the baby? Am I wrong in that?
Thanks!