P24.10

P24.10

Billable

Neonatal aspiration of (clear) amniotic fluid and mucus without 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 clear amniotic fluid and mucus during delivery but is not showing any breathing difficulties.

Coding Tips

•The absence of respiratory symptoms is key to selecting this code; document clearly if the infant is asymptomatic
•This is a common finding in newborns and may resolve without intervention

Code Hierarchy

└P24Neonatal aspiration └P24.1Neonatal aspiration of (clear) amniotic fluid and mucus └P24.10Neonatal aspiration of (clear) amniotic fluid and mucus without respiratory symptoms

└P24.10Neonatal aspiration of (clear) amniotic fluid and mucus without respiratory symptoms