2025 ICD-10-CM code P52
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders - Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn (P50-P61) Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96) Feed
Intracranial nontraumatic hemorrhage in a newborn.
The medical necessity for coding P52 is established by the presence of intracranial hemorrhage in a newborn and the absence of trauma as the cause. The severity of the hemorrhage and its impact on the newborn's neurological status will influence the level of care and treatment.
Obstetricians, Neonatologists, Pediatricians
- Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
- P50-P61 Hemorrhagic and hematological disorders of newborn
In simple words: This code describes bleeding inside the skull of a newborn baby that wasn't caused by an injury.It can happen because the baby didn't get enough oxygen.
This code encompasses intracranial hemorrhage in newborns that is not caused by trauma.It includes hemorrhage due to anoxia or hypoxia.Excludes intracranial hemorrhage resulting from birth injury (P10.-) or other injuries (S06.-).
Example 1: A newborn infant is diagnosed with intracranial hemorrhage following a difficult delivery complicated by hypoxia. The hemorrhage is determined to be nontraumatic., A premature infant experiences intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) due to respiratory distress syndrome and associated hypoxia., A full-term infant presents with seizures and abnormal neurological examination findings, leading to the diagnosis of subarachnoid hemorrhage of unknown etiology.
Complete obstetrical history, including details of labor and delivery.Neonatal examination findings, including neurological assessment, and any imaging studies (ultrasound, CT scan, MRI).
** While P52 is a broad code, clinical documentation should justify the use of this code and include supporting details.Specificity within the P52.x range is crucial for accurate coding and reimbursement.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Neonatology, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Neurology
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Newborn Nursery, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)