From Clinical Report to Coding: Early Identification of Biliary Atresia

This article reviews diagnosis and procedure codes related to surveillance, testing, and diagnosis of biliary atresia in newborns and young infants as discussed in the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) clinical report, “Guidance for the Primary Care Provider in Identifying Infants With Biliary Atresia by 2–4 Weeks of Life” (https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2024-070077). This includes the following topics: Surveillance during the birth admission Evaluation at 2 to 4 weeks after birth and coding considerations Medical decision-making and a preventive medicine service Time-based evaluation and management (E/M) and a preventive service