P24.2

Non-billable

Neonatal aspiration of blood

Neonatal aspiration of blood

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

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

P19-P29

Parent Code

P24

Child Codes

2

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
  • aspiration in utero and during delivery

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)

Child Codes (2)

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for neonatal aspiration of blood?

The ICD-10-CM code for neonatal aspiration of blood is P24.2. The full clinical description is "Neonatal aspiration of blood". P24.2 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code P24.2 mean?

ICD-10-CM code P24.2 represents "Neonatal aspiration of blood". 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 P24.2 a billable code?

No, P24.2 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under P24.2.

What chapter is P24.2 in?

P24.2 is in Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes P00-P96).

What are the subcategories under P24.2?

P24.2 has 2 child codes, including: P24.20 (Neonatal aspiration of blood without respiratory symptoms), P24.21 (Neonatal aspiration of blood with respiratory symptoms).

What are the UMLS CUIs for P24.2?

P24.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0456015. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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