Liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery
Chapter 21:Factors influencing health status
ICD-10 Z38 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of liveborn infants according to place of birth and type of delivery.
The ICD-10 Level 1 Category code Z38 pertains to liveborn infants categorized according to their place of birth and the type of delivery they experienced. This category is crucial for capturing vital statistics and health data related to newborns, as it helps in identifying the circumstances surrounding their birth. Conditions covered under this category include live births occurring in various settings such as hospitals, home births, or other locations, and it also differentiates between types of deliveries, including vaginal and cesarean sections. This information is essential for healthcare providers, public health officials, and researchers to analyze trends in maternal and infant health outcomes.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Z38 includes all liveborn infants categorized by their place of birth, such as in a hospital or at home, and the type of delivery, including vaginal births and cesarean sections.
Z38 codes should be used for all liveborn infants to accurately document their birth circumstances, particularly in the context of hospital admissions and newborn care.
Documentation should include the place of birth, type of delivery, and any relevant details regarding the infant's health status at birth to support the use of Z38 codes.
