P83.0
BillableSclerema neonatorum
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A serious skin condition in newborns where the skin becomes hard, waxy, and thick, usually appearing within the first few days of life.
Coding Tips
- •Sclerema neonatorum is a medical emergency requiring immediate documentation of onset and severity
- •Ensure documentation distinguishes this from other neonatal skin conditions like scleredema
Code Hierarchy
└P83Other conditions of integument specific to newborn└P83.0Sclerema neonatorum
└P83.0Sclerema neonatorum