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P24.01

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Meconium aspiration with respiratory symptoms

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

What This Code Means

A newborn has inhaled meconium (the baby's first stool) into the lungs and is showing breathing problems as a result.

Coding Tips

  • •This code requires documentation of respiratory symptoms; if no respiratory distress is present, use P24.00 instead
  • •Meconium aspiration syndrome (MAS) is a common perinatal condition requiring careful assessment of symptom severity

Use Additional Code

  • code to identify any secondary pulmonary hypertension, if applicable (I27.2-)

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