W. Va. Code R. § 64-81-4

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 43, October 25, 2024
Section 64-81-4 - Reporting Requirements
4.1. Each physician, nurse-midwife, hospital and freestanding birthing center shall provide information to the birth defects information system on all patients up to the age of six (6) that have been diagnosed with a congenital anomaly or abnormal condition.
4.1.a. The commissioner may not require the reporting of personal identifying information or enter into the system any personal identifying information regarding congenital anomalies or abnormal conditions of a child whose parent or legal guardian objects on the basis of religious beliefs according to W. Va. Code § 16-40-2.
4.2. The information shall be provided on forms obtained from the Office of Maternal, Child and Family Health in the Bureau.
4.3. Cases to be included in the information system shall consist of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD) diagnoses. After the information is submitted, the advisory council shall recommend the following types of cases that are reportable to the information system based on national standards.
ICD CODEDIAGNOSIS
All Congenital Anomalies (740-759) (Reports would include 4th and 5th digit attachments, i.e. 740.0 or 743.30)
740Anencephalus and similar anomalies
741Spina Bifida
742Other congenital anomalies of nervous system
743Congenital anomalies of eye
744Congenital anomalies of ear, face and neck
745Bulbus cordis anomalies and anomalies of cardiac septal closure
746Other congenital anomalies of heart
747Other congenital anomalies of circulatory system
748Congenital anomalies of respiratory system
749Cleft palate and cleft lip
750Other congenital anomalies of upper alimentary tract
751Other congenital anomalies of digestive system
752Congenital anomalies of genital organs
753Congenital anomalies of urinary system
754Certain congenital musculoskeletal deformities
755Other congenital anomalies of limbs
756Other congenital musculoskeletal anomalies
757Congenital anomalies of the integument
758Chromosomal anomalies
759Other and unspecified congenital anomalies
Specified Conditions in the Perinatal Period (760-763) (including 4th and 5th digit attachments, i.e., 765.2 or 765.20)
760.71Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
764Slow fetal growth and fetal malnutrition
765Disorders relating to short gestation and low birthweight
766Disorders relating to long gestation and high birthweight
4.4. If a child's parent or legal guardian wants information concerning the child removed from the birth defects information system for religious reasons:
4.4.a. The commissioner shall remove all identifying information from the record, but leave the case in the system for reporting purposes; and
4.4.b. A form for the parent or legal guardian to complete for the removal of the child's identifying information shall be mailed to all birthing facilities and made available upon request at the Bureau for Public Health office and on the Bureau's web page: http://www.wvdhhr.org/.

W. Va. Code R. § 64-81-4