2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P39.8

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

• Acute infectious tubulointerstitial nephritis
• Acute necrotizing stomatitis
• Acute nephritis due to another disorder
• Acute pyelonephritis
• Acute pyelonephritis
• Acute tubulointerstitial nephritis
• Acute tubulointerstitial nephritis
• Acute tubulointerstitial nephritis associated with systemic infection
• Acute tubulo-interstitial nephritis due to immunological disorder
• Cancrum oris
• Epilepsy due to infectious disease of central nervous system
• Epilepsy due to neonatal central nervous system infection
• Infantile streptococcal infection
• Infantile streptococcal infection
• Infection causing tracheitis in neonate
• Infection due to Staphylococcus Coagulase negative
• Necrotizing fasciitis
• Necrotizing fasciitis
• Neonatal coxsackie virus syndrome
• Neonatal disorder of oral mucosa
• Neonatal infection caused by Aspergillus
• Neonatal necrotizing fasciitis
• Neonatal necrotizing fasciitis
• Neonatal necrotizing fasciitis caused by Streptococcus
• Neonatal pseudomonas infection
• Neonatal sepsis caused by Malassezia
• Neonatal staphylococcal necrotizing fasciitis
• Neonatal streptococcal infection
• Neonatal streptococcal infection
• Noma neonatorum
• Perianal streptococcal infection of newborn
• Perinatal coagulase-negative staphylococcus
• Perinatal skin and subcutaneous infections of fetus and/or neonate
• Perinatal staphylococcal infection
• Pyelonephritis associated with another disorder
• Sepsis due to fungus

Clinical Information

• Acute Pyelonephritis

  sudden onset pyelonephritis.

• Necrotizing Fasciitis

  infection of the deep skin and subcutaneous tissues and necrosis of the fascia. it is caused by bacteria including group a streptococcus, staphylococcus aureus and clostridium perfringens. it may develop following trauma and invasive procedures.

Convert P39.8 to ICD-9-CM

• ICD-9-CM Code: 771.89 - Perinatal infection NEC
  Approximate Flag - The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 and ICD-9 codes and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.

Patient Education

Infectious Diseases

What are infectious diseases?

Germs, or microbes, are found everywhere - in the air, soil, and water. There are also germs on your skin and in your body. Many of them are harmless, and some can even be helpful. But some of them can make you sick. Infectious diseases are diseases that are caused by germs.

What are the different types of germs that cause infectious diseases?

There are four main types of germs:

• Bacteria are one-celled germs that multiply quickly. They may give off toxins, which are harmful chemicals that can make you sick. Strep throat and urinary tract infections are common bacterial infections.
• Viruses are tiny capsules that contain genetic material. They invade your cells so that they can multiply. This can kill, damage, or change the cells and make you sick. Viral infections include HIV and the common cold.
• Fungi are primitive plant-like organisms such as mushrooms, mold, mildew, and yeasts. Athlete's foot and yeast infections are common fungal infections.
• Parasites are animals or plants that survive by living on or in other living things. Malaria and head lice are infections that are caused by parasites.

How can you get infectious diseases?

There are many different ways that you can get an infectious disease:

• Through direct contact with a person who is sick. This includes kissing, touching, sneezing, coughing, and sexual contact. Pregnant people can also pass some germs along to their babies.
• Through indirect contact, when you touch something that has germs on it. For example, you could get germs if someone who is sick touched a door handle, and then you touch it.
• Through insect or animal bites.
• Through contaminated food, water, soil, or plants.

What are the symptoms of infectious diseases?

Infectious diseases can cause many different symptoms. Some are so mild that you may not even notice any symptoms, while others can be life-threatening.

What are the treatments for infectious diseases?

There are treatments for some infectious diseases, such as antibiotic, antiviral, antifungal and anti-parasitic medicines. But for other infections, such as some caused by viruses, you can only treat your symptoms.

Can infectious diseases be prevented?

You can take steps to prevent many infectious diseases:

• Get vaccinated
• Wash your hands often
• Pay attention to food safety
• Avoid contact with wild animals
• Practice safe sex (use a condom every time you have anal, vaginal, or oral sex)
• Don't share items such as toothbrushes, combs, and straws

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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 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
• FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
• FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
• 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. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.