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P50.2

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Newborn affected by intrauterine (fetal) blood loss from placenta

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

What This Code Means

A newborn loses blood before birth due to bleeding from the placenta, such as from placental abruption or other placental abnormalities.

Coding Tips

  • Document the specific placental pathology (abruption, previa, infarction) when available from pathology reports
  • Note maternal risk factors such as trauma, hypertension, or anticoagulation therapy

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