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P23.5

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Congenital pneumonia due to Pseudomonas

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 Pseudomonas bacteria, a gram-negative organism that can cause serious infections. This is less common than other bacterial causes but often more difficult to treat.

Coding Tips

  • •Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the most common species; document if multidrug-resistant when specified
  • •This organism is more commonly associated with healthcare-acquired infections; note the source of infection when available

Code Hierarchy

└P23Congenital pneumonia└P23.5Congenital pneumonia due to Pseudomonas
└P23.5Congenital pneumonia due to Pseudomonas

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