Question

Code ______________ reports the initial hospital or birthing center care, per day, for evaluation and management of a normal newborn infant?

1) 99231
2) 99232
3) 99233
4) 99234

Answer 1

The correct code for initial hospital or birthing center care of a normal newborn infant is not listed in the provided options, as they are codes for subsequent hospital care. The initial care code is found in the CPT code series for maternity care.

Step-by-step explanation:

The code that reports the initial hospital or birthing center care, per day, for evaluation and management of a normal newborn infant is not among the options provided (1) 99231, (2) 99232, (3) 99233, (4) 99234. These specific codes represent subsequent hospital care services provided to an inpatient, not the initial care for a normal newborn. The correct code for the initial care of a normal newborn could be found in the CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code series specifically for maternity care and delivery.