P96.83
BillableMeconium staining
Meconium staining
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)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Meconium in amniotic fluid noted before labor in liveborn infant2132004
- Meconium in amniotic fluid noted before labour in liveborn infant2132004
- Meconium in amniotic fluid, not clear if noted before OR after onset of labor in liveborn infant59534005
- Meconium in amniotic fluid, not clear if noted before OR after onset of labour in liveborn infant59534005
- Passage of meconium, not clear if noted before OR after onset of labor in liveborn infant59534005
- Passage of meconium, not clear if noted before OR after onset of labour in liveborn infant59534005
- Fetal distress before labor - liveborn206260003
- Fetal distress before labour - liveborn206260003
- Foetal distress before labour - liveborn206260003
- Liveborn with prelabor fetal distress206260003
- Liveborn with prelabour fetal distress206260003
- Liveborn with prelabour foetal distress206260003
- Liveborn with prelabor meconium in liquor206264007
- Liveborn with prelabour meconium in liquor206264007
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for meconium staining?
The ICD-10-CM code for meconium staining is P96.83. The full clinical description is "Meconium staining". P96.83 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code P96.83 mean?
ICD-10-CM code P96.83 represents "Meconium staining". It is classified under Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is P96.83 a billable code?
Yes, P96.83 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is P96.83 in?
P96.83 is in Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes P00-P96).
What codes cannot be used with P96.83?
P96.83 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: meconium aspiration (P24.00, P24.01); meconium passage during delivery (P03.82).
What SNOMED CT codes does P96.83 map to?
P96.83 maps to 4 SNOMED CT concepts: 206260003, 206264007, 2132004, 59534005. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for P96.83?
P96.83 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C1112318. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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