What Code Is Reported for the Initial Hospital Care for a Normal

question 61

Multiple Choice

What code is reported for the initial hospital care for a normal newborn infant admitted and discharged on the same date?

• A) 99460
• B) 99461
• C) 99462
• D) 99463

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Definitions:

Piagetian Concept

A theory or idea proposed by Jean Piaget, relating to the cognitive development of children, encompassing aspects such as schema, stages of development, and cognitive processes.

Egocentric Thought

A cognitive stance where an individual is unable to differentiate between their own perspective and that of others, common in early childhood development.

Concrete Operational Thought

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children aged 7 to 11 years start to understand logical operations and are no longer fooled by appearances.

Logical Operations

The mental processes involved in reasoning and understanding complex concepts through logical thought.