P03.810
BillableNewborn affected by abnormality in fetal (intrauterine) heart rate or rhythm before the onset of labor
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A newborn baby was affected by an abnormal heart rate or rhythm detected before labor began, indicating fetal distress or cardiac concerns during pregnancy.
Coding Tips
- •Document the specific abnormality (bradycardia, tachycardia, arrhythmia) and when it was detected prenatally
- •Distinguish from fetal heart rate abnormalities that occur during labor (which may have different codes)
Code Hierarchy
└P03Newborn affected by other complications of labor and delivery└P03.8Newborn affected by other specified complications of labor and delivery└P03.81Newborn affected by abnormality in fetal (intrauterine) heart rate or rhythm└P03.810Newborn affected by abnormality in fetal (intrauterine) heart rate or rhythm before the onset of labor
└P03.810Newborn affected by abnormality in fetal (intrauterine) heart rate or rhythm before the onset of labor