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P03.81 Non-Billable Code

Newborn affected by abnormality in fetal (intrauterine) heart rate or rhythm

Chapter Classification

Chapter 16 Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)

Section Detail

P00-P04 Newborn affected by maternal factors and by complications of pregnancy, labor, and delivery (P00-P04)

Code Hierarchy

This code is a child of P03.8.

As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.

Coding Guidelines & Notes

excludes1
  • neonatal cardiac dysrhythmia (P29.1-)

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

  • P03.810 - Newborn affected by abnormality in fetal (intrauterine) heart rate or rhythm before the onset of labor Billable
  • P03.811 - Newborn affected by abnormality in fetal (intrauterine) heart rate or rhythm during labor Billable
  • P03.819 - Newborn affected by abnormality in fetal (intrauterine) heart rate or rhythm, unspecified as to time of onset Billable

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