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2025 ICD-10-CM code P95

Stillbirth; fetal death of unspecified cause.

Refer to the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines for perinatal conditions.Ensure proper use on newborn records only; do not use on maternal records.

Medical necessity is not directly applicable to coding stillbirths. The code itself reflects the circumstance of fetal demise.Appropriate documentation is crucial for quality of care analysis and future prevention efforts.

Obstetricians and perinatologists are primarily responsible for determining the cause of stillbirth, though neonatologists may be involved in post-mortem examination.

IMPORTANT:Consider using other codes from Chapter 17 (P00-P96) if more specific information is available regarding the cause of death.This code should not be used if the cause of death is known.ICD-9-CM code 779.9 (Unspecified condition originating in the perinatal period) is a potential equivalent.

In simple words: This code is used when a baby is born dead. The reason why the baby died is not known.

This code classifies fetal death occurring before the complete expulsion or extraction from its mother.The cause of death is unspecified.It is used for newborn records only and not for maternal records. This code excludes conditions such as maternal care for intrauterine death, missed abortion, and outcomes of delivery specified as stillbirth.

Example 1: A 38-week gestation fetus is delivered without signs of life.No specific cause of death is determined after a thorough examination, including autopsy. Code P95 is assigned., A 24-week gestation fetus is found to be non-viable during a routine ultrasound. No attempt at delivery is made, and the fetus is retained and later delivered. Code P95 is used., A stillborn infant is delivered with no obvious physical anomalies.Post-mortem examination is inconclusive, and the cause of death remains unknown.Code P95 is assigned.

Detailed prenatal history, including maternal health, risk factors, and ultrasound findings; complete documentation of the delivery; results of any post-mortem examinations (autopsy report); and any other relevant clinical information that might suggest a possible cause of death.

** While this code captures stillbirth, efforts should always be made to ascertain the underlying cause. Accurate determination of the cause is vital for ongoing research to reduce the incidence of fetal death.

  • Payment Status: Active
  • Specialties:Obstetrics, Gynecology, Neonatology, Pathology
  • Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Birthing Center
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