Chapter 17: Coding Genitourinary,
Gynecology, Obstetrics, Congenital, &
Pediatrics Conditions(100% Accurate!!)
Abortion - ANSWER The end of a pregnancy prior to or subsequent to the death of a fetus.
Anemic - ANSWER Any of various conditions marked by a deficiency in red blood cells or
hemoglobin.
Anomaly - ANSWER An abnormal, or unexpected, condition.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - ANSWER Enlarged prostate that results in depressing the
urethra.
Bladder cancer - ANSWER Malignancy of the urinary bladder.
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) - ANSWER Ongoing malfunction of one or both kidneys.
Clinically significant - ANSWER Signs, symptoms, and/or conditions present at birth that may impact
the child's future health status.
Congenital - ANSWER A condition existing at the time of birth.
Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) - ANSWER The measurement of kidney function; used to determine
the stage of kidney disease. Calculated by the physician using the results of a creatinine test in a
formula with the patient's gender, age, race, and other factors; normal GFR is 90 and above.
Gynecologist (GYN) - ANSWER A physician specializing in the care of the female genital tract.
Low birth weight (LBW) - ANSWER A baby born weighing less than 5 lbs. 8 oz., or 2500 grams.
Malformation - ANSWER An irregular structural development.
Gynecology, Obstetrics, Congenital, &
Pediatrics Conditions(100% Accurate!!)
Abortion - ANSWER The end of a pregnancy prior to or subsequent to the death of a fetus.
Anemic - ANSWER Any of various conditions marked by a deficiency in red blood cells or
hemoglobin.
Anomaly - ANSWER An abnormal, or unexpected, condition.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - ANSWER Enlarged prostate that results in depressing the
urethra.
Bladder cancer - ANSWER Malignancy of the urinary bladder.
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) - ANSWER Ongoing malfunction of one or both kidneys.
Clinically significant - ANSWER Signs, symptoms, and/or conditions present at birth that may impact
the child's future health status.
Congenital - ANSWER A condition existing at the time of birth.
Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) - ANSWER The measurement of kidney function; used to determine
the stage of kidney disease. Calculated by the physician using the results of a creatinine test in a
formula with the patient's gender, age, race, and other factors; normal GFR is 90 and above.
Gynecologist (GYN) - ANSWER A physician specializing in the care of the female genital tract.
Low birth weight (LBW) - ANSWER A baby born weighing less than 5 lbs. 8 oz., or 2500 grams.
Malformation - ANSWER An irregular structural development.
