Newborn Coding Decision Tool 2026

Updated for 2026, this durable 11"" x 17"" laminated chart delivers clear coding guidelines for newborn care as a baby's condition shifts. It outlines selecting initial versus subsequent codes, when to combine versus separate services, and differentiates hospital care from intensive, hourly or daily critical care procedures.

Completely updated for 2026, this comprehensive chart provides clear, easy-to-follow guidelines on how to code for initial and subsequent services when a newborn's situation changes.

Features include

• Guidance for selecting the correct initial or subsequent care codes for services to newborns
• Identification of combined and separately reported services provided in conjunction with neonatal intensive and critical care services
• Differentiating hospital care of an ill newborn from intensive and critical care services
• Choosing hourly versus daily critical care codes
• This card is 11" x 17" and is laminated for extra durability.

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UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
• UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.

International Delivery:

• Flat rate delivery charges vary by country.

Dispatch and Delivery Times:

• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK within 48 hours of receipt during working hours.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-5 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 21 working days

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