In simple words: This code refers to swelling in a newborn baby that doesn't have a specific known cause.

This code describes edema (swelling caused by excess fluid) in a newborn that is not otherwise specified.It is used when the edema is not due to a specific cause like hemolytic disease or a congenital malformation.

Example 1: A newborn presents with generalized swelling but no signs of infection or other specific conditions. After ruling out other causes, the physician diagnoses the newborn with unspecified edema and assigns code P83.3., A newborn is born with localized swelling in the extremities. Diagnostic tests rule out congenital malformations and hemolytic disease.The edema is documented as specific to the newborn period, and code P83.3 is applied., A newborn is observed to have mild facial edema shortly after birth. There are no other symptoms, and the edema resolves spontaneously within 24 hours.The physician documents the transient edema specific to the newborn period and assigns P83.3.

The medical record should document the presence of edema, its location and extent, the results of any diagnostic tests to rule out other conditions, and any associated symptoms or treatments.

** Excludes1: congenital malformations of skin and integument (Q80-Q84), hydrops fetalis due to hemolytic disease (P56.-), neonatal skin infection (P39.4), staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (L00); Excludes2: cradle cap (L21.0), diaper [napkin] dermatitis (L22). This information is current as of December 1, 2024.