Karen is a newborn female who weighed 7 lbs. 5.5 oz. at birth. The newborn passed meconium during the vaginal birth but careful examination shows it was not aspirated. The umbilical cord had a true knot. The newborn's physical exam was entirely normal, and the infant is feeding well. The mother is breastfeeding. Karen will be discharged home with her mother tomorrow

Dx: Passage of meconium; true umbilical cord knot

First-listed/principal diagnosis: ________
Secondary diagnoses: ________
Fill in the blank with correct word.

First-listed/principal diagnosis: ________
Answer: Single liveborn infant, born in hospital – vaginal birth – Z38.00

Secondary diagnoses: ________
Answer: Meconium passage during delivery – P03.82; umbilical cord knot – P02.5

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