Question

Using the techniques described in this chapter, carefully read through the case stud and determine the most accurate ICD-10-CM code(s) and external cause code(s) appropriate. Remember, check the chapter-specific, subchapter-specific, and category specific notations within the Tabular List Oscar Franklin Jt., a 9-day-old male, was born full-term, thought to be healthy, and discharged second day postpartum. His sister, Elizabeth. 5 years old, just came down with rubella. Oscar is brought in today by his mother to see Dr. Belkin, his pediatrician After a thorough examination. Oscar is diagnosed with congenital rubella pneumonitis. Principal diagnosis: What is the correct diagnosis code? E EE Second diagnosis W at the correct diagnosis code?

Answer 1

1) Principal diagnosis :-

ICD-10-CM code O80 is used to for Full term uncomplicated delivery.

2)Second diagnosis:-

ICD-10-CM code P35.0 is used for Congenital Rubella Pneumonitis.