In simple words: This code is for newborns who inhaled their first bowel movement (meconium) into their lungs but didn't show any signs of breathing problems.

This ICD-10-CM code classifies meconium aspiration in newborns without accompanying respiratory symptoms.Meconium is the first stool of a newborn, and its aspiration into the lungs can occur before or during delivery.The absence of respiratory symptoms distinguishes this code from other meconium aspiration codes.

Example 1: A full-term newborn delivered vaginally has meconium-stained amniotic fluid but shows no signs of respiratory distress at birth. The infant's Apgar scores are normal, and oxygen saturation remains high.P24.00 would be appropriate., A newborn, born via cesarean section, presents with meconium staining but no respiratory difficulties.A chest x-ray is normal.P24.00 is the correct code., A premature infant delivered vaginally with meconium-stained amniotic fluid shows initial respiratory difficulty requiring intubation and mechanical ventilation. After initial resuscitation, the baby recovers fully with no lingering respiratory symptoms.While initial codes may reflect the respiratory distress, P24.00 could be considered in retrospect if the respiratory difficulties were fully resolved.

Detailed obstetrical history, including the presence of meconium-stained amniotic fluid, Apgar scores, and any immediate resuscitation efforts.Postnatal physical examination findings, including respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and any signs of respiratory distress. Chest x-ray findings (if performed).

** The clinical significance of meconium aspiration without respiratory symptoms is relatively low, but accurate coding is important for epidemiological purposes and for tracking outcomes in neonatal care.This code should not be used for maternal records.