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P28.30

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Primary sleep apnea of newborn, unspecified

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

What This Code Means

A condition where a newborn stops breathing temporarily during sleep due to immature brain control of breathing, type unspecified.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a non-specific code; attempt to determine if central or obstructive sleep apnea is documented
  • •Document the frequency of apneic episodes and any associated bradycardia or oxygen desaturation

Code Hierarchy

└P28Other respiratory conditions originating in the perinatal period└P28.3Primary sleep apnea of newborn└P28.30Primary sleep apnea of newborn, unspecified
└P28.30Primary sleep apnea of newborn, unspecified

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