An infant is born by cesarean section at 27 weeks gestation. The infant weighs 345 grams. The infant’s lungs are immature, and the infant develops respiratory distress syndrome, requiring a 25-day hospital stay in the NICU, Discharge diagnosis: Extreme immaturity, with 27-week gestation, with respiratory distress syndrome, delivered by cesarean section. A: Z38.01, P07.03, P07.26 B: P07.03, Z3A.27, P22.0 C: Z38.01, P07.03, P07.26, P22.0 D: Z38.01, P22.0
Based on the scenario provided, the correct ICD-10-CM code assignment for the infant’s diagnosis would include the following:
Z38.01 – This code represents the newborn’s place of birth, specifically a cesarean delivery.
P07.03 – This code indicates the infant’s extreme immaturity (27 weeks gestation).
P07.26 – This code is for the infant’s low birth weight (under 1,000 grams).
P22.0 – This code signifies respiratory distress syndrome in the newborn.
Considering these points, the correct answer is:
C: Z38.01, P07.03, P07.26, P22.0
This option includes all relevant diagnoses related to the infant’s condition.