P03.81
Non-billableNewborn affected by abnlt in fetal heart rate or rhythm
Newborn affected by abnormality in fetal (intrauterine) heart rate or rhythm
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Includes
Conditions included under this code
- conditions that have their origin in the fetal or perinatal period (before birth through the first 28 days after birth) even if morbidity occurs later
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
- neonatal cardiac dysrhythmia (P29.1-)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
- endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
- injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
- neoplasms (C00-D49)
- tetanus neonatorum (A33)
- encounter for observation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out (Z05.-)
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- any current condition in newborn
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for newborn affected by abnlt in fetal heart rate or rhythm?
The ICD-10-CM code for newborn affected by abnlt in fetal heart rate or rhythm is P03.81. The full clinical description is "Newborn affected by abnormality in fetal (intrauterine) heart rate or rhythm". P03.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code P03.81 mean?
ICD-10-CM code P03.81 represents "Newborn affected by abnormality in fetal (intrauterine) heart rate or rhythm". It is classified under Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is P03.81 a billable code?
No, P03.81 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under P03.81.
What chapter is P03.81 in?
P03.81 is in Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes P00-P96).
What codes cannot be used with P03.81?
P03.81 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: neonatal cardiac dysrhythmia (P29.1-).
What are the subcategories under P03.81?
P03.81 has 3 child codes, including: P03.810 (NB aff by abnlt in fetal heart rate or rhym bef onset labor), P03.811 (NB aff by abnlt in fetal heart rate or rhythm during labor), P03.819 (NB aff by abnlt in fetal heart rate or rhym, unsp time onset).
What are the UMLS CUIs for P03.81?
P03.81 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C4269114. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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