P24.11

P24.11

Billable

Neonatal aspiration of (clear) amniotic fluid and mucus 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 clear amniotic fluid and mucus during delivery and is experiencing respiratory distress or breathing problems.

Coding Tips

•Document specific respiratory symptoms such as tachypnea, grunting, or oxygen requirement to justify this code
•Differentiate from meconium aspiration by confirming the aspirated material was clear amniotic fluid, not meconium

Use Additional Code

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

Code Hierarchy

└P24Neonatal aspiration └P24.1Neonatal aspiration of (clear) amniotic fluid and mucus └P24.11Neonatal aspiration of (clear) amniotic fluid and mucus with respiratory symptoms

└P24.11Neonatal aspiration of (clear) amniotic fluid and mucus with respiratory symptoms