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P23.2

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Congenital pneumonia due to staphylococcus

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A lung infection in a newborn caused by Staphylococcus bacteria, usually acquired during birth or early neonatal period. This can be a serious infection requiring prompt treatment.

Coding Tips

  • •Specify if methicillin-resistant (MRSA) or methicillin-susceptible when documented, as this affects treatment decisions
  • •This organism can be acquired from maternal flora or healthcare environment; document source when available

Code Hierarchy

└P23Congenital pneumonia└P23.2Congenital pneumonia due to staphylococcus
└P23.2Congenital pneumonia due to staphylococcus

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