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P83.81

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Umbilical granuloma

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

What This Code Means

A small, red, granular growth that develops at the umbilical cord stump in a newborn, usually after the cord has fallen off.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the timing of appearance relative to cord separation and any drainage or bleeding
  • •Distinguish from umbilical polyp (P83.6) which is a different type of umbilical lesion

Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately

  • Granulomatous disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified (L92.9)

Code Hierarchy

└P83Other conditions of integument specific to newborn└P83.8Other specified conditions of integument specific to newborn└P83.81Umbilical granuloma
└P83.81Umbilical granuloma

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