Z05.1 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected infectious condition ruled out for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.

Short description for Z05.1 ICD 10 code:

Obs & eval of NB for suspected infect condition ruled out

Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to Z05.1 ICD10 Code:

Present On Admission (POA Exempt)

Z05.1 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting

Clinical information about Z05.1 ICD 10 code

Your newborn infant has screening tests before leaving the hospital. There may be different tests depending on the state where you live. They include:

  • Tests on a few drops of blood from pricking the baby's heel. The tests look for inherited disorders. All states test for at least 30 of these conditions.
  • A hearing test that measures the baby's response to sound
  • A skin test that measures the level of oxygen in the blood. This can tell if the baby has a congenital heart defect.

These tests look for serious medical conditions. If not treated, some of these conditions can cause lifelong health problems. Others can cause early death. With early diagnosis, treatment can begin right away, before serious problems can occur or become permanent.

If a screening shows that your baby might have a condition, the health care provider or the state health department will call you. It is important to follow up quickly. Further testing can verify whether your baby has the condition. If so, treatment should start right away.

NIH: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development

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