P23.9
BillableCongenital pneumonia, unspecified
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 where the specific causative organism has not been identified or documented. This is used when congenital pneumonia is confirmed but the cause is unknown.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the causative organism cannot be determined; attempt to identify the organism through culture or other diagnostic methods
- •Query the provider if clinical documentation suggests a specific organism but coding is unclear
Code Hierarchy
└P23Congenital pneumonia└P23.9Congenital pneumonia, unspecified
└P23.9Congenital pneumonia, unspecified