P52.6

Billable

Cerebellar (nontraumatic) and posterior fossa hemorrhage of newborn

HCC Category Mapping

V28HCC 248 — Cerebral Hemorrhage

0.289

What This Code Means

Bleeding in the cerebellum (the part of the brain controlling balance and coordination) or the posterior fossa region in a newborn without trauma.

Coding Tips

•This code specifies a particular anatomical location; ensure documentation clearly indicates cerebellar or posterior fossa involvement
•Posterior fossa hemorrhages in newborns can be particularly serious due to risk of hydrocephalus

Clinical Significance

Cerebellar and posterior fossa hemorrhage in newborns represents bleeding in the brain region controlling balance, coordination, and vital functions. This location makes these hemorrhages particularly dangerous, with risk for brainstem compression, hydrocephalus, and severe neurological complications including motor dysfunction and developmental delays requiring specialized care.

Documentation Requirements

✓Imaging confirming cerebellar or posterior fossa bleeding
✓Specific anatomical location documentation
✓Gestational age and birth weight
✓Signs of brainstem compression
✓Hydrocephalus assessment
✓Motor and coordination examination
✓Neurosurgical evaluation
✓Long-term neurological prognosis

Commonly Confused Codes

P52.4 — Intracerebral hemorrhage in cerebral hemispheres P52.0-P52.22 — Intraventricular hemorrhages P52.8 — Other intracranial hemorrhages, different locations I61.3 — Cerebellar hemorrhage in older patients

Code Hierarchy

└P52Intracranial nontraumatic hemorrhage of newborn └P52.6Cerebellar (nontraumatic) and posterior fossa hemorrhage of newborn

└P52.6Cerebellar (nontraumatic) and posterior fossa hemorrhage of newborn