Abstract:ObjectiveIn this analysis we examine Missouri NAS discharge rates with special focus on the ICD-9-CM/ICD-10-CM transition and changes in code descriptions.IntroductionNeonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) rates have tripled for Missouri residents in the past three years. NAS is a condition infants suffer soon after birth due to withdrawal after becoming opioid-dependent in the womb. NAS has significant immediate health concerns and can have long term effects on child development and quality of life.2 The Missouri… Show more
“…Code 760.72 was previously identified as an ICD-9 code equivalent for 2 of the ICD-10 codes used in our expanded ICD-10 definition (P04.40 and P04.49). 14…”
“…Code 760.72 was previously identified as an ICD-9 code equivalent for 2 of the ICD-10 codes used in our expanded ICD-10 definition (P04.40 and P04.49). 14…”
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