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P24.00

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Meconium aspiration without respiratory symptoms

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

What This Code Means

Aspiration of meconium (the newborn's first stool) into the lungs without causing respiratory distress or symptoms. The meconium is present in the lungs but the baby is breathing normally.

Coding Tips

  • •This code indicates meconium aspiration without respiratory symptoms; if respiratory symptoms develop, use a different code (P24.01 or higher)
  • •Document whether meconium-stained amniotic fluid was present at delivery, as this is relevant to the clinical context

Code Hierarchy

└P24Neonatal aspiration└P24.0Meconium aspiration└P24.00Meconium aspiration without respiratory symptoms
└P24.00Meconium aspiration without respiratory symptoms

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