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P28.2

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Cyanotic attacks of newborn

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

What This Code Means

Episodes where a newborn's skin and lips turn blue due to temporary lack of oxygen, often related to immature breathing control.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the frequency and duration of cyanotic attacks to establish severity and need for intervention
  • •Distinguish between cyanotic attacks and other causes of cyanosis in newborns

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

Code Hierarchy

└P28Other respiratory conditions originating in the perinatal period└P28.2Cyanotic attacks of newborn
└P28.2Cyanotic attacks of newborn

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