2025 ICD-10-CM code P25.3
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Respiratory - Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period (P19-P29) Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96) Feed
Pneumopericardium originating in the perinatal period.
Modifiers may be applicable depending on the circumstances of the service. Refer to the appropriate modifier guidelines for clarification.
Medical necessity for coding P25.3 is established through the presence of confirmed pneumopericardium,its perinatal origin, and the clinical indications warranting medical attention (e.g., respiratory distress, cardiac compromise).
The clinical responsibility for coding P25.3 lies with the attending neonatologist or pediatrician who manages the newborn's care and makes the diagnosis.Accurate documentation of the diagnosis and the clinical findings is crucial.
In simple words: This code describes the presence of air around the heart in a newborn baby within the first 28 days of life.
This ICD-10-CM code classifies pneumopericardium (air in the pericardial sac) that originates in the perinatal period, encompassing the time from birth through the first 28 days of life.It's specifically for newborn records and excludes conditions with origins outside this timeframe or other unrelated diagnoses.
Example 1: A newborn infant presents with respiratory distress, and a chest X-ray reveals air in the pericardial sac (pneumopericardium). The condition is diagnosed as originating in the perinatal period, leading to the use of code P25.3., During a routine postnatal examination, a newborn is found to have a subtle pneumopericardium detected on echocardiography.The physician determines this is a perinatal origin and codes the condition as P25.3., A newborn shows signs of cardiac compromise, and imaging confirms pneumopericardium. After further evaluation, the origin is determined to be perinatal, and code P25.3 is applied.
** Always refer to the most current ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and official publications for accurate coding and billing practices.This information is for guidance only and should not be considered exhaustive.
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- Modifier TC rule: No TC modifier information found in the provided data.Refer to professional coding guidelines for the use of TC modifiers with respiratory diagnoses.
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- Specialties:Neonatology, Pediatrics, Cardiology
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Birthing Center