Newborn Coding Decision Tool 2026

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.