P23.8
BillableCongenital pneumonia due to other organisms
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 organisms other than bacteria or viruses, such as fungi or parasites. This is an uncommon category used for atypical infectious agents.
Coding Tips
- •Document the specific organism identified (such as Candida, Aspergillus, or other fungi) for clinical clarity
- •This code is rarely used; ensure that more specific codes for bacterial or viral agents are not applicable
Code Hierarchy
└P23Congenital pneumonia└P23.8Congenital pneumonia due to other organisms
└P23.8Congenital pneumonia due to other organisms