P39.0
BillableNeonatal infective mastitis
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A bacterial infection of the breast tissue in a newborn, causing inflammation and potential abscess formation.
Coding Tips
- •This is a rare condition in neonates; document the causative organism if identified
- •Distinguish from normal breast engorgement or physiologic discharge in newborns
Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together
Code Hierarchy
└P39Other infections specific to the perinatal period└P39.0Neonatal infective mastitis
└P39.0Neonatal infective mastitis