Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period

Covers conditions originating in the perinatal period — that is, conditions that have their origin before birth through the first 28 days of life, even if the diagnosis is made later.

Key coding points

• •Codes from this chapter are for use on the newborn record only, not the maternal record.
• •Every newborn should receive a code from category Z38 to identify birth status at the first encounter after birth.

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