ICD-10-CM Meconium References

"Meconium" Annotation Back-References in the ICD-10-CM Index to Diseases and Injuries

Browse the ICD-10-CM codes with references applicable to the clinical term "meconium"

  • Meconium
    • ileus, newborn - P76.0 Meconium plug syndrome
      • in cystic fibrosis - E84.11 Meconium ileus in cystic fibrosis
      • meaning meconium plug (without cystic fibrosis) - P76.0 Meconium plug syndrome
    • obstruction, newborn - P76.0 Meconium plug syndrome
      • due to fecaliths - P76.0 Meconium plug syndrome
      • in mucoviscidosis - E84.11 Meconium ileus in cystic fibrosis
    • peritonitis - P78.0 Perinatal intestinal perforation
    • plug syndrome (newborn) NEC - P76.0 Meconium plug syndrome

Applicable Clinical Terms Definitions

Peritonitis: INFLAMMATION of the PERITONEUM lining the ABDOMINAL CAVITY as the result of infectious, autoimmune, or chemical processes. Primary peritonitis is due to infection of the PERITONEAL CAVITY via hematogenous or lymphatic spread and without intra-abdominal source. Secondary peritonitis arises from the ABDOMINAL CAVITY itself through RUPTURE or ABSCESS of intra-abdominal organs.