P04

Non-billable

NB aff by noxious substnc transmitd via plcnta or brst milk

Newborn affected by noxious substances transmitted via placenta or breast milk

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

P00-P04

Child Codes

9

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
  • nonteratogenic effects of substances transmitted via placenta

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)
  • congenital malformations (Q00-Q99)
  • encounter for observation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out (Z05.-)
  • neonatal jaundice from excessive hemolysis due to drugs or toxins transmitted from mother (P58.4)
  • newborn in contact with and (suspected) exposures hazardous to health not transmitted via placenta or breast milk (Z77.-)

Code First

The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code

  • any current condition in newborn, if applicable

Child Codes (9)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code P04?

ICD-10-CM code P04 represents "Newborn affected by noxious substances transmitted via placenta or breast milk". It is a non-billable header code — use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is P04 a billable code?

No, P04 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 9 child codes under P04.

What chapter is P04 in?

P04 is in Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes P00-P96).

What are the subcategories under P04?

P04 has 9 child codes, including: P04.0 (NB aff by matern anesth and analgesia in preg, labor and del), P04.1 (Newborn affected by other maternal medication), P04.2 (Newborn affected by maternal use of tobacco), P04.3 (Newborn affected by maternal use of alcohol), and 5 more.

What are the UMLS CUIs for P04?

P04 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C4269119, C4290262. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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