2025 ICD-10-CM code P23.5
Congenital pneumonia caused by Pseudomonas.
Medical necessity for treatment of congenital pneumonia due to Pseudomonas is established by the presence of clinical symptoms and positive laboratory results.Treatment is vital to prevent serious complications, such as sepsis and respiratory failure, in the newborn.
Diagnosis and treatment of congenital pneumonia are typically managed by neonatologists and pediatricians specializing in infectious diseases.They oversee antibiotic therapy, respiratory support, and monitoring of the infant's overall health.
In simple words: A newborn baby has pneumonia caused by Pseudomonas bacteria, which they caught before or during birth.
Congenital pneumonia due to infection with the Pseudomonas bacteria acquired in utero or during birth.
Example 1: A newborn infant presents with respiratory distress shortly after birth, and lab tests confirm Pseudomonas as the cause of congenital pneumonia., A premature baby develops symptoms of pneumonia in utero, with ultrasound findings suggestive of infection. After delivery, cultures confirm Pseudomonas pneumonia., During labor, fetal monitoring indicates signs of distress, including abnormal heart rate and breathing patterns. Upon birth, the infant is diagnosed with congenital pneumonia caused by Pseudomonas.
Documentation should include laboratory results confirming Pseudomonas infection (e.g., blood or lung cultures), imaging findings (e.g., chest X-ray or ultrasound), signs and symptoms present at birth or shortly after, and treatment details. Any maternal history suggestive of infection during pregnancy should also be noted.
- Specialties:Neonatology, Pediatric Infectious Disease
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital