2022 ICD-10-CM Code P83.0
Sclerema neonatorum
Valid for Submission
| ICD-10: | P83.0 |
| Short Description: | Sclerema neonatorum |
| Long Description: | Sclerema neonatorum |
Code Classification
P83.0 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of sclerema neonatorum. The code P83.0 is valid during the fiscal year 2022 from October 01, 2021 through September 30, 2022 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
The ICD-10-CM code P83.0 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like fat necrosis of subcutaneous tissue, necrosis of subcutaneous tissue, neonatal disorder of subcutaneous fat, neonatal disorder of subcutaneous fat, scleredema , sclerema, etc.
Index to Diseases and Injuries
The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10 code(s). The following references for the code P83.0 are found in the index:
- - Disease, diseased - See Also: Syndrome;
- - Underwood's (sclerema neonatorum) - P83.0
- - Necrosis, necrotic (ischemic) - See Also: Gangrene;
- - fat, fatty (generalized) - See Also: Disorder, soft tissue, specified type NEC;
- - skin (subcutaneous), newborn - P83.0
- - fat, fatty (generalized) - See Also: Disorder, soft tissue, specified type NEC;
- - Scleredema
- - newborn - P83.0
- - Underwood's disease - P83.0
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Fat necrosis of subcutaneous tissue
- Necrosis of subcutaneous tissue
- Neonatal disorder of subcutaneous fat
- Neonatal disorder of subcutaneous fat
- Scleredema
- Sclerema
- Sclerema
- Sclerema neonatorum
- Subcutaneous fat necrosis of newborn
- Thickening of skin
Clinical Information
- SCLEREMA NEONATORUM-. a severe sometimes fatal disorder of adipose tissue occurring chiefly in preterm or debilitated infants suffering from an underlying illness and manifested by a diffuse nonpitting induration of the affected tissue. the skin becomes cold yellowish mottled and inflexible.
Convert P83.0 to ICD-9 Code
- 778.1 - Sclerema neonatorum
Information for Patients
Skin Conditions
Your skin is your body's largest organ. It covers and protects your body. Your skin
- Holds body fluids in, preventing dehydration
- Keeps harmful microbes out, preventing infections
- Helps you feel things like heat, cold, and pain
- Keeps your body temperature even
- Makes vitamin D when the sun shines on it
Anything that irritates, clogs, or inflames your skin can cause symptoms such as redness, swelling, burning, and itching. Allergies, irritants, your genetic makeup, and certain diseases and immune system problems can cause rashes, hives, and other skin conditions. Many skin problems, such as acne, also affect your appearance.
NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
It can be scary when your baby is sick, especially when it is not an everyday problem like a cold or a fever. You may not know whether the problem is serious or how to treat it. If you have concerns about your baby's health, call your health care provider right away.
Learning information about your baby's condition can help ease your worry. Do not be afraid to ask questions about your baby's care. By working together with your health care provider, you make sure that your baby gets the best care possible.
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Code History
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
- FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
- FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)