2025 ICD-10-CM code P50
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period - Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn XVI Feed
Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of signs and symptoms of intrauterine blood loss in the newborn, requiring intervention to stabilize the infant and address the resulting anemia.
Assessment and management of the newborn with intrauterine blood loss. This includes stabilizing the newborn, providing necessary transfusions, and monitoring for complications.
In simple words: The baby experienced blood loss while still in the womb.
Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss. This condition is specific to the newborn and originates during the fetal period within the uterus.
Example 1: A newborn presents with pallor and low blood pressure immediately after birth.Further investigation reveals fetal-maternal hemorrhage as the cause., During a routine ultrasound, a fetus is found to have signs of anemia.After delivery, the newborn is diagnosed with intrauterine blood loss., A pregnant woman with abdominal trauma delivers a baby who appears pale and has difficulty breathing. Intrauterine blood loss secondary to the trauma is suspected.
Documentation should include evidence of fetal blood loss, such as laboratory results indicating anemia, imaging studies, or clinical findings like pallor and low blood pressure in the newborn.Any maternal conditions or events that may have contributed to the blood loss should also be documented.
** Excludes1: congenital anemia from intrauterine (fetal) blood loss (P61.3)
- Payment Status: Billable
- Specialties:Neonatology, Pediatrics
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Birthing Center