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P23.6

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Congenital pneumonia due to other bacterial agents

Congenital pneumonia due to other bacterial agents

Status

Billable / Specific

Block

P19-P29

Parent Code

P23

ICD-11 Mapping

1 equivalent

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Congenital pneumonia due to Hemophilus influenzae
  • Congenital pneumonia due to Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Congenital pneumonia due to Mycoplasma
  • Congenital pneumonia due to Streptococcus, except group B

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
  • infective pneumonia acquired in utero or during birth

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

Related Codes(8)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)

ICD-11 Equivalents

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Corresponding ICD-11 codes from the WHO crosswalk mapping

Also Known As / Clinical Terms(30)

Clinical Terms

  • Inflammation and consolidation of lung caused by VRE (vancomycin resistant Enterococcus)
  • Congenital pneumonia due to Streptococcus, except group B
  • Congenital group A hemolytic streptococcal pneumonia
  • Infection caused by vancomycin resistant Enterococcus
  • Congenital pneumonia due to Hemophilus influenzae
  • Congenital group A haemolytic streptococcal pneumonia
  • Pneumonia caused by VRE (vancomycin resistant Enterococcus)
  • Congenital pneumonia due to Mycoplasma
  • Pneumonia caused by vancomycin resistant Enterococcus
  • Pneumonia caused by Enterococcus
  • Infection caused by Enterococcus
  • Congenital pneumonia due to Klebsiella pneumoniae
  • Congenital bacterial pneumonia
  • Inflammation and consolidation of lung caused by vancomycin resistant Enterococcus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital pneumonia due to other bacterial agents?

The ICD-10-CM code for congenital pneumonia due to other bacterial agents is P23.6. The full clinical description is "Congenital pneumonia due to other bacterial agents". P23.6 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.

What does ICD-10 code P23.6 mean?

ICD-10-CM code P23.6 represents “Congenital pneumonia due to other bacterial agents”. 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 P23.6 a billable code?

Yes, P23.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.

What chapter is P23.6 in?

P23.6 is in Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (codes P00-P96).

What codes cannot be used with P23.6?

P23.6 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: neonatal pneumonia resulting from aspiration (P24.-).

Are additional codes required with P23.6?

Yes, when using P23.6, also report: code (B95-B96) to identify organism.

What SNOMED CT codes does P23.6 map to?

P23.6 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 276693005, 206284006, 78895009, 406574007, 406575008, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.

What are the UMLS CUIs for P23.6?

P23.6 is linked to 5 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C2909983, C2909984, C2909985, C2909986, C0477908. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

How does P23.6 relate to ICF functioning codes?

ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like congenital pneumonia due to other bacterial agents affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.

What is the ICD-11 equivalent of P23.6?

P23.6 maps to the ICD-11 code: KB24 (Congenital pneumonia).

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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.