ICD Code Z38.01
ICD code Z38.01 is used to identify a single liveborn infant delivered by cesarean section in medical records and reporting.
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What is ICD diagnosis code Z38.01
ICD code Z38.01 is a code used to indicate a single liveborn infant delivered by cesarean section.
When to use ICD code Z38.01
1. Live birth event
2. Single newborn
3. Born in a hospital
4. Delivered vaginally
5. No mention of complications during delivery
6. Documentation in the medical record confirming the above criteria
Billable CPT codes for ICD code Z38.01
Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code Z38.01 include:
99460, 99461, 99462, 99463, 99464, 99465, 99468, 99469, 99477, 99478, 99479, 99480
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