Pulmonary hemorrhage originating in the perinatal period (P26)
ICD-10 code P26 covers pulmonary hemorrhage that begins in the perinatal period, focusing on bleeding within the lungs or airways of newborns. These codes help specify the type and severity of pulmonary bleeding occurring around the time of birth.
The category includes several detailed codes: P26.0 is for tracheobronchial hemorrhage, which involves bleeding in the large airways of the newborn and is also known by synonyms like "neonatal tracheobronchial hemorrhage" or "respiratory tract hemorrhage of the newborn." P26.1 identifies massive pulmonary hemorrhage, referring to significant lung bleeding that can be life-threatening. For other types of lung bleeding not specified above, P26.8 is used, including conditions named "acute idiopathic neonatal pulmonary hemorrhage." If the pulmonary hemorrhage's specific nature is unknown or not detailed, P26.9 captures these cases, often described as "perinatal hemoptysis" or "blood-streaked sputum." Understanding these distinctions helps medical professionals choose the correct ICD-10 code for accurate diagnosis and documentation of respiratory bleeding in newborns.
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00–P96)
Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period (P19-P29)
P26 Pulmonary hemorrhage originating in the perinatal period
- P26.0 Tracheobronchial hemorrhage originating in the perinatal period
- P26.1 Massive pulmonary hemorrhage originating in the perinatal period
- P26.8 Other pulmonary hemorrhages originating in the perinatal period
- P26.9 Unspecified pulmonary hemorrhage originating in the perinatal period
Pulmonary hemorrhage originating in the perinatal period (P26)
Instructional Notations
Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
- acute idiopathic hemorrhage in infants over 28 days old R04.81
Clinical Terms
The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.
Hemoptysis
Expectoration or spitting of blood originating from any part of the RESPIRATORY TRACT, usually from hemorrhage in the lung parenchyma (PULMONARY ALVEOLI) and the BRONCHIAL ARTERIES.
