Other respiratory conditions originating in the perinatal period (P28)

ICD-10 codes in the P28 category cover a range of respiratory conditions that originate in the perinatal period, focusing on newborns experiencing breathing difficulties such as atelectasis, apnea, cyanotic attacks, and respiratory failure. These codes uniquely identify specific neonatal respiratory issues for accurate clinical documentation and billing.

This section includes codes for various types of atelectasis like primary atelectasis of newborn (P28.0) and other forms including unspecified (P28.10) and resorption atelectasis (P28.11). Synonyms such as perinatal atelectasis and pulmonary hypoplasia associated with short gestation help clarify that these codes are used when lung collapse or incomplete lung expansion occurs in newborns. Additionally, codes for different apnea types; central, obstructive, and mixed (P28.31-P28.43); are included with synonyms like infantile apnea and sleep apnea of newborn, guiding coders to distinguish primary sleep apnea from other apneas. The code for cyanotic attacks (P28.2) relates to episodes of newborn skin and mucous membrane cyanosis, sometimes referred to as blue baby syndrome. The section further covers respiratory failure (P28.5) and critical events like respiratory arrest (P28.81) in newborns. The unspecified codes (P28.9, P28.10, P28.40) allow documentation when detailed diagnosis is unavailable.

Using the ICD-10 code for respiratory conditions originating in the perinatal period ensures precise classification of neonatal respiratory disorders, facilitating appropriate care and reimbursement while distinguishing between diverse conditions like perinatal atelectasis, neonatal apnea, and respiratory failure.