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P23.3

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Congenital pneumonia due to streptococcus, group B

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 Group B Streptococcus (GBS), a common bacterium found in the maternal birth canal. This is one of the most frequent causes of neonatal pneumonia.

Coding Tips

  • •Group B Streptococcus is specifically Streptococcus agalactiae; this is distinct from other streptococcal species
  • •Document whether maternal GBS screening was performed and if intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis was given, as this impacts clinical management

Code Hierarchy

└P23Congenital pneumonia└P23.3Congenital pneumonia due to streptococcus, group B
└P23.3Congenital pneumonia due to streptococcus, group B

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