R398-5-2. Definitions  


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  •   As used in this rule:

      (1) "Birth defect" means any medical disorder of organ structure, function or biochemistry which is of possible genetic or prenatal origin. This includes any congenital anomaly, indication of hypoxia or genetic metabolic disorder listed in the ICD-9-CM (International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification, established by the United States Center for Health Statistics) with any of the following diagnostic codes: 243, 255.2, 255.4, from 269.2 to 279.9, from 740.0 to 759.9, 760.72, from 768.0 to 768.9, and 779.5 or listed in the ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, established by the World Health Organization) with any of the following diagnostic codes: A92.5, E03, E25, from E70 to E90, from D55 to D58, H90.0 to H90.8, H90.A, H91.0 to H91.9, J96.00 to J96.91, P09, P35.1, P35.4, P96.1 to P96.2 and from Q00 to Q99.

      (2) "Birthing center" means a birthing center licensed under Title 26, Chapter 21.

      (3) "CCHD" means Critical Congenital Heart Disease.

      (4) "Clinic" means physician-owned or operated clinic which regularly provide services for the diagnosis or treatment of birth defects, genetic counseling, or prenatal diagnostic services.

      (5) "Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD) Screening" is a non-invasive test using pulse oximetry measuring how much oxygen is in the blood and can help to identify newborns affected with CCHD. Screening should begin after 24 hours of age or shortly before discharge if the baby is less than 24 hours of age.

      (6) "Department" means the Utah Department of Health, Utah Birth Defect Network and Critical Congenital Heart Disease programs.

      (7) "Hospital" means general acute hospital, children's specialty hospital, remote-rural hospital licensed under Title 26, Chapter 21.

      (8) "Institution" means a hospital, alternate birthing facility, or midwife service providing maternity or nursery services or both.

      (9) "SpO2" stands for peripheral capillary oxygen saturation, an estimate of the amount of oxygen in the blood.

      (10) "Stillbirth" means a pregnancy resulting in a fetal death at 20 weeks gestation or later.