2025 ICD-10-CM code P25.0
Interstitial emphysema originating in the perinatal period. This condition occurs when air is trapped in the connective tissue of a newborn's lungs.
The medical necessity of interventions for P25.0 is established by the presence of respiratory distress and impaired gas exchange in the newborn. Treatment is necessary to improve oxygenation, reduce work of breathing, and prevent further complications.
The diagnosis and management of P25.0 are typically handled by neonatologists, pediatricians, or other healthcare professionals specializing in newborn care. They are responsible for assessing the infant's respiratory status, ordering appropriate diagnostic tests, and implementing treatment strategies.
- 16 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
- P25.0 falls under the block P20-P29 which includes other respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period.
In simple words: A newborn's lungs have tiny air sacs where oxygen goes into the blood.Interstitial emphysema means there's air trapped in the tissue around these air sacs, making it harder for the baby to breathe.
Interstitial emphysema originating in the perinatal period is a condition characterized by the abnormal presence of air in the interstitial tissues of the lungs, specifically occurring during the perinatal period (from before birth through the first 28 days after birth).
Example 1: A premature infant delivered at 28 weeks develops respiratory distress shortly after birth and is diagnosed with interstitial emphysema., A term newborn experiences meconium aspiration during delivery, leading to the development of interstitial emphysema., A newborn with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) receives mechanical ventilation, which inadvertently causes interstitial emphysema as a complication.
Documentation for P25.0 should include details of the infant's respiratory symptoms, such as labored breathing, grunting, or cyanosis. Imaging studies like chest X-rays or CT scans may reveal the presence of air in the interstitial spaces, confirming the diagnosis.Additional documentation might include arterial blood gas results, ventilator settings (if applicable), and response to treatment.
** P25.0 is a specific code describing interstitial emphysema originating in the perinatal period. Other related conditions originating in the perinatal period classified under P25 include pneumothorax (P25.1), pneumomediastinum (P25.2), and pneumopericardium (P25.3).
- Specialties:Neonatology, Pediatrics
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Birthing Center