2022 ICD-10-CM Code P83.9
Condition of the integument specific to newborn, unspecified
Code Classification
P83.9 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of condition of the integument specific to newborn, unspecified. The code P83.9 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 P83.9 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like acute skin disorder, adverse cutaneous reaction to acupuncture, adverse cutaneous reaction to herbal medicine, adverse cutaneous reaction to homeopathic medicine, cutaneous reaction caused by bacterial toxin , dermatosis caused by centipede, etc.
Unspecified diagnosis codes like P83.9 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.
Entries in the Index to Diseases and Injuries with references to P83.9
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 P83.9 are found in the index:
- - Disorder (of) - See Also: Disease;
- - integument, newborn - P83.9
- - skin - L98.9
- - newborn - P83.9
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Acute skin disorder
- Adverse cutaneous reaction to acupuncture
- Adverse cutaneous reaction to herbal medicine
- Adverse cutaneous reaction to homeopathic medicine
- Cutaneous reaction caused by bacterial toxin
- Dermatosis caused by centipede
- Dermatosis caused by food mite
- Dermatosis caused by zoonotic mite
- Dermatosis of anus
- Dermatosis of external ear
- Dermatosis of external genitalia
- Dermatosis of perianal region caused by Enterobius vermicularis
- Dermatosis of perineum
- Disease due to superfamily Oxyuroidea
- Disorder involving the integument of fetus OR newborn
- Disorder of integument
- Disorder of perianal skin
- Disorder of scalp
- Disorder of skin
- Disorder of skin and/or subcutaneous tissue
- Disorder of skin AND/OR subcutaneous tissue of flank
- Disorder of skin AND/OR subcutaneous tissue of head
- Disorder of skin AND/OR subcutaneous tissue of neck
- Disorder of skin AND/OR subcutaneous tissue of trunk
- Disorder of skin appendage
- Disorder of skin following procedure
- Disorder of skin of head
- Disorder of skin of lower limb
- Disorder of skin of neck
- Disorder of skin of trunk
- Disorder of skin of upper limb
- Disorder of subcutaneous tissue
- Herbal medicine adverse reaction
- Homeopathic medicine adverse reaction
- Infection by Enterobius vermicularis
- Lesion of scalp
- Lesion of skin of face
- Lesion of skin of foot
- Neonatal dermatosis
- Perinatal disorder of integument
- Perinatal skin and temperature regulation disorders
- Persistent erythema of skin
- Physiological anomaly of neonatal skin
- Plaque in skin or mucosa
- Site-specific disorder of skin
- Skin disorder of genitalia and perineum
- Skin disorder of umbilicus
- Skin disorder treatment changed
- Skin disorder treatment started
- Skin lesion
- Skin mark
- Skin plaque
- Ulcer
- Vitamin A-responsive dermatosis
Convert P83.9 to ICD-9 Code
The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code P83.9 its ICD-9 equivalent. The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 code and the ICD-9 code and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.
- 778.9 - NB integument cond NOS (Approximate Flag)
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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Related Codes
| ICD Code | Description | Valid for Submission |
|---|---|---|
| P83 | Other conditions of integument specific to newborn | NON-BILLABLE CODE |
| P83.0 | Sclerema neonatorum | BILLABLE CODE |
| P83.1 | Neonatal erythema toxicum | BILLABLE CODE |
| P83.2 | Hydrops fetalis not due to hemolytic disease | BILLABLE CODE |
| P83.3 | Other and unspecified edema specific to newborn | NON-BILLABLE CODE |
| P83.30 | Unspecified edema specific to newborn | BILLABLE CODE |
| P83.39 | Other edema specific to newborn | BILLABLE CODE |
| P83.4 | Breast engorgement of newborn | BILLABLE CODE |
| P83.5 | Congenital hydrocele | BILLABLE CODE |
| P83.6 | Umbilical polyp of newborn | BILLABLE CODE |
| P83.8 | Other specified conditions of integument specific to newborn | NON-BILLABLE CODE |
| P83.81 | Umbilical granuloma | BILLABLE CODE |
| P83.88 | Other specified conditions of integument specific to newborn | BILLABLE CODE |
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)
