P28.19

Billable

Other atelectasis of newborn

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 213 — Cardio-Respiratory Failure and Shock

0.000

What This Code Means

Other types of collapsed or partially collapsed lung tissue in newborns not classified as primary or resorption atelectasis.

Coding Tips

•Use this code when atelectasis is documented but does not fit the primary or resorption categories
•Document the specific mechanism or cause of atelectasis when possible to support medical necessity

Clinical Significance

Other atelectasis of newborn encompasses various types of lung collapse not classified as primary or resorption atelectasis. These conditions may result from different mechanisms such as obstruction, compression, or other acquired causes, requiring individualized respiratory management approaches in the neonatal population.

Documentation Requirements

✓Specific description of atelectasis type or mechanism
✓Chest imaging confirming atelectasis pattern
✓Exclusion of primary and resorption types
✓Gestational age and birth weight
✓Underlying cause if identified
✓Clinical signs and symptoms
✓Respiratory interventions required
✓Associated complications if present

Commonly Confused Codes

P28.0 — Primary atelectasis, specific type P28.11 — Resorption atelectasis, specific mechanism P28.10 — Unspecified atelectasis when type unknown J98.11 — Atelectasis in non-neonatal patients

Code Hierarchy

└P28Other respiratory conditions originating in the perinatal period └P28.1Other and unspecified atelectasis of newborn └P28.19Other atelectasis of newborn

└P28.19Other atelectasis of newborn