Question

A preterm infant 34 weeks gestation is born via Cesarean section and has severe birth asphyxia.

a) P07.10, Z38.01, W64.0XXA
b) P07.00, Z38.01, W64.0XXA
c) P07.20, Z38.01, W64.0XXA
d) P07.10, Z38.00, W64.0XXA

Answer 1

The correct answer is a) P07.10, Z38.01, W64.0XXA. It represents a preterm infant born via Cesarean section with severe birth asphyxia.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer is a) P07.10, Z38.01, W64.0XXA

In the given options, a preterm infant born via Cesarean section with severe birth asphyxia is assigned the codes P07.10, Z38.01, and W64.0XXA.

P07.10 represents severe birth asphyxia, Z38.01 represents a liveborn singleton, and W64.0XXA represents accidental liveborn infant affected by birth injury in the prenatal period.