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P29.12

Billable

Neonatal bradycardia

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

What This Code Means

A newborn's heart is beating slower than normal, which may indicate a conduction problem or other cardiac issue.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the specific heart rate and any associated symptoms or causes
  • •Consider whether this is related to maternal medications (like beta-blockers) or congenital heart block

Code Hierarchy

└P29Cardiovascular disorders originating in the perinatal period└P29.1Neonatal cardiac dysrhythmia└P29.12Neonatal bradycardia
└P29.12Neonatal bradycardia

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