If a Newborn Has a Condition That May Be Due

question 5

True/False

If a newborn has a condition that may be due either to the birth process or community acquired, and the documentation does not indicate which it is, the default is community, and a code from Chapter 16 is not used.

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Definitions:

Alzheimer's Dementia

A progressive neurodegenerative disorder that is the most common cause of dementia, characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes.

Cohort Effect

Variations in characteristics or experiences of individuals caused by specific demographic factors linked to the era or period in which the individual was born or exists.

Cross Sectional

A type of research design often used in the study of populations where data is collected from a representative subset at one specific point in time.

Baby Boomer Effect

The demographic phenomenon of the increased population born post-World War II, creating significant social, economic, and cultural impacts due to their substantial numbers.