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P03.4

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Newborn affected by Cesarean delivery

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A newborn baby was affected by complications related to delivery by Cesarean section (surgical delivery through an abdominal incision).

Coding Tips

  • •Document whether the Cesarean was planned (elective) or emergency, as this may affect clinical outcomes
  • •This code captures the effect on the newborn; maternal complications are coded separately

Code Hierarchy

└P03Newborn affected by other complications of labor and delivery└P03.4Newborn affected by Cesarean delivery
└P03.4Newborn affected by Cesarean delivery

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