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2025 ICD-10-CM code P83

Other conditions of the integument specific to the newborn.

Use this code only for skin conditions specific to the newborn period that don't fit other, more specific diagnoses.Ensure accurate documentation and appropriate selection of any additional specific codes if more detailed diagnoses are available.

Medical necessity is established by proper documentation of a skin condition affecting the newborn, not otherwise categorized.The condition must be clinically significant and warrant medical attention.

The clinical responsibility for coding P83 rests with the physician or healthcare provider who diagnoses and manages the newborn's skin condition.Accurate documentation is crucial for appropriate code assignment.

IMPORTANT:Consider more specific codes such as P83.1 (Neonatal erythema toxicum), P83.2 (Neonatal pustular melanosis), P83.3 (Other and unspecified edema specific to newborn), or P83.8 (Other specified conditions of integument specific to newborn) if applicable.Excludes congenital malformations of skin (Q80-Q84), hydrops fetalis due to hemolytic disease (P56.-), neonatal skin infection (P39.4), and staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (L00). Also excludes cradle cap (L21.0) and diaper dermatitis (L22).

In simple words: This code is for skin problems that only happen to newborns and aren't already listed in other medical codes.It covers a range of skin issues unique to babies shortly after birth.

This code encompasses various skin conditions affecting newborns that are not otherwise specified or categorized within other ICD-10-CM codes.It includes conditions of the integument (skin) that are unique to the newborn period, excluding congenital malformations, infections, and other specifically defined conditions.

Example 1: A newborn presents with diffuse, small, erythematous papules and pustules on the body.The physician diagnoses neonatal erythema toxicum, but the specific subtype is not identifiable.Code P83 would be assigned., A newborn exhibits edema in the lower extremities, but no underlying cause, such as a cardiac defect or lymphatic issue is found.The physician documents the edema as idiopathic and specific to the newborn period.P83.3 could be the most accurate code choice. However if there is no underlying cause identified, P83 might be used., A newborn develops a generalized rash that does not fit the criteria for other neonatal skin conditions. The physician documents a detailed description of the rash's appearance and any associated symptoms.In the absence of a more precise diagnosis, P83 is applied.

Detailed clinical description of the newborn's skin condition, including location, appearance (e.g., color, size, texture, distribution), duration, and associated symptoms.Any relevant laboratory findings or imaging results should also be documented.The differential diagnosis and the reason for excluding other more specific diagnoses should be clearly documented in the medical record.

** Always review the most up-to-date ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and official documentation for the most accurate code selection.Consider consulting with a coding specialist if there is any uncertainty about appropriate code assignment.

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