Start New EnglishEspañol中文РусскийالعربيةTiếng ViệtFrançaisDeutsch한국어Tagalog Library Performance
BETA v.3.0

2025 ICD-10-CM code P83.6

Umbilical polyp of newborn.

Codes from Chapter 17 (P00-P96) are for use only on newborn records.Do not use on maternal records.Appropriate coding of any complications should be included.

ICD-10 codes do not utilize modifiers.

Medical necessity for treatment of an umbilical polyp is established when the polyp is causing symptoms (bleeding, infection) or poses a risk of complications.Documentation must support the need for any interventions.

The clinical responsibility for managing an umbilical polyp in a newborn involves the pediatrician or neonatologist.Assessment for bleeding or infection, and potentially surgical removal, would fall under their purview.

IMPORTANT:This code is specific to umbilical polyps in newborns.Other codes may be necessary to describe complications (e.g., infection) or related conditions.Consider also codes from chapter Q if congenital malformations are present.

In simple words: This code describes a small, usually harmless growth on a newborn's belly button that develops from the leftover umbilical cord. It's often not a problem, but sometimes it might bleed or get infected and need to be removed by a doctor.

P83.6, Umbilical polyp of newborn, is an ICD-10-CM code that classifies a benign, usually asymptomatic, polyp originating from the umbilical stump in a newborn.It's typically a small growth, but can sometimes be large enough to require surgical removal due to bleeding or infection risk.The polyp arises from the remnants of the umbilical cord and consists of granulation tissue.

Example 1: A newborn is noted to have a small, fleshy growth protruding from the umbilicus.The growth is asymptomatic, and observation is indicated. Code P83.6 is assigned., A newborn presents with an umbilical polyp that is bleeding.Surgical removal is performed. P83.6 is assigned, along with codes for the surgical procedure., A newborn develops an infection at the site of an umbilical polyp.Antibiotic treatment is initiated. P83.6 is assigned, along with codes describing the infection and treatment.

Detailed medical record documentation should include:* History of the umbilical polyp (size, appearance, onset).* Examination findings (physical characteristics of the polyp, any evidence of bleeding or infection).* Treatment performed (conservative management, surgical removal, antibiotic administration).* Any complications encountered.

** The clinical significance of an umbilical polyp is generally minor; however, proper documentation is crucial to ensure appropriate coding and billing, particularly if interventions are necessary.

** Only Enterprise users with EHR integration can access case-specific answers. Click here to request access.

Discover what matters.

iFrame™ AI's knowledge is aligned with and limited to the materials uploaded by users and should not be interpreted as medical, legal, or any other form of advice by iFrame™.