Z38.1 — Single liveborn infant, born outside hospital
ICD-10-CM
Prior Authorization
No Prior Auth Required
Code is covered without prior authorization (high confidence)
Documentation Required
- Recommended (per ACOG guidance cited in the CPB) components of prenatal care that women considering home birth should be offered (not described as coverage documentation requirements): 'group B Strep screening and treatment, genetic screening, as well as HIV screening.'
- No specific documentation requirements are stated in this Clinical Policy Bulletin.
Key Coverage Criteria
- None — Aetna considers planned deliveries at home and associated services not medically appropriate.
- Coverage of home births will be considered when mandated by law under plans subject to state mandates.
1 Active Policy
AETNA-CPB-0329 — Home Births
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