2025 ICD-10-CM code P80.8
Other hypothermia of newborn.This code encompasses instances of newborn hypothermia not otherwise specified, including mild hypothermia.
Medical necessity for the treatment of hypothermia in newborns is established by the presence of a low body temperature, typically below 36.5°C (97.7°F).The specific interventions and level of care required will depend on the severity of the hypothermia and any associated conditions.
The clinician is responsible for assessing and managing the newborn's hypothermia. This may include monitoring vital signs, providing warming interventions, and addressing underlying causes.
- 16 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
- Conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulation of newborn (P80-P83)
In simple words: This code represents a condition where a newborn's body temperature is lower than normal, excluding severe or moderate hypothermia.
Other hypothermia of newborn. This code is used to describe any hypothermia in newborns not classified under other P80 codes. It also includes mild hypothermia of newborn.
Example 1: A newborn infant, born at 36 weeks gestation, experiences mild hypothermia (36.0°C) shortly after birth due to heat loss in the delivery room.The infant responds well to warming interventions and no other complications arise., A full-term newborn is placed in an open crib without adequate warming and develops mild hypothermia.The condition is resolved by placing the infant skin-to-skin with the mother and covering with a warm blanket., A newborn with respiratory distress syndrome experiences mild hypothermia secondary to the increased metabolic demands of breathing. The hypothermia is managed in conjunction with the respiratory support.
Documentation should include the newborn's temperature readings, the method of temperature measurement, any warming interventions used, and the infant's response to treatment. Any associated conditions, such as respiratory distress or sepsis, should also be documented.
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- Specialties:Neonatology, Pediatrics
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Birthing Center