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Position Statements / PoliciesThe American Academy of Family Physicians The American Academy of Pediatrics The American College of Nurse-Midwives The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nurses The National Association of Pediatric Nurses Practitioners For more detailed information about coding for breastfeeding management, please consult the AAP pamphlet Breastfeeding and Lactation: The Primary Care Pediatrician’s Guide to Getting Paid. The information below is modified with permission from the AAP Breastfeeding and Lactation: The Pediatrician’s Pocket Guide to Coding. Commonly used ICD-9-CM Codes Related to BreastfeedingDownload PDF File for Printing
Billing for the Infant’s MotherDownload PDF File for Printing The medical provider may bill for the mother if s/he takes the mother’s history, examines the mother’s breasts and nipples, observes a feeding and makes a diagnosis and treatment plan for her. The mother’s insurance may require a request from her primary health care provider. The mother may be billed as either a new patient visit or a consult (99241-99245) if you have a request and provide a written report back to the requestor.
Provider Letter for EmployersLast Updated: Dec 2020
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Medical Disclaimer: The information presented here is not intended to diagnose health problems, breastfeeding problems, or to take the place of professional medical care. If you have persistent breastfeeding problems, or if you have further questions, please consult your health care provider. The DC Breastfeeding Coalition does not share partnership with, or have any vested interest in, any of the businesses that may appear on this site, or sites that may be accessible by links herein contained.
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