Single liveborn, born before admission to hospital

This code identifies a singleton infant who was born alive outside of a hospital setting and subsequently admitted for care. It signifies that the birth event occurred prior to the mother's or infant's arrival at the healthcare facility.

This code is appropriate for newborns delivered at home, en route to the hospital, or in any location other than a hospital, who are then brought to a hospital for medical attention. It is used for the infant's record, not the mother's.

• Always assign a Z38.00 or Z38.01 (liveborn infant, single, born in hospital) as the primary diagnosis for the newborn, followed by this code as a secondary diagnosis.
• Ensure documentation clearly states the birth occurred outside the hospital and the infant was subsequently admitted.
• Do not use this code if the infant was stillborn or if the birth occurred within the hospital.