Using an ICD-9-CM code book, select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statements given in the following questions.
Newborn esophageal atresia
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Q. 2) __________ is defined as the objective of the procedure, such as bypass or drainage.
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Q. 3) Explain the term preterm infant.
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Q. 4) A __________ is a condition that is present at or existing from the time of birth.
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Q. 5) At times a newborn may not have stools for the first 24 hours. This can be caused by an abnormal distention meconium obstruction. Define the term meconium.
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Q. 6) The __________ notes identify the structures that are included in the various blocks of codes within the chapter.
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Q. 7) ABO isoimmunization is a condition in which the mother with type O blood carries a fetus with type __________ blood.
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Q. 8) ICD-10-CM notes a change in the way cataracts are coded. One change that should be noted is the use of the term age-related cataract; this term previously was referred to as __________ in ICD-9-CM.
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Q. 9) Isoimmunization is the incompatibility of the blood of a(n) _________ mother mixing with the __________ blood of the fetus.
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Q. 10) ICD-10-CM requires the use of three (3 ) to __________ characters to properly report a diagnosis.
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