Wiki Newborn Circumcision

[pgblimey]

Hello,

How would you code a newborn circumcision performed using a clamp but the infant is 7 wks old. This is a premie baby. I get an error regarding patient age but the circ was not a surgical excision

 

[Cynthia Hughes]

You might want to check the health plan's payment policy for circumcision. Some cover only medically necessary circumcision. If the plan covers routine circumcision, you might try adding the code for the premature birth (e.g., P07.3- to gestational age at birth).

I hope that helps a little.
Cindy

 

[SharonCollachi]

Are you talking about your billing software giving you an error? That's because there is a built-in age limit. Doesn't mean you can't override if it you believe you are correct.

 

[pgblimey]

Thank you both -very helpful