P38 Non-Billable Code
Omphalitis of newborn
Chapter Classification
Chapter 16
Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
Section Detail
P35-P39
Infections specific to the perinatal period (P35-P39)
Coding Guidelines & Notes
excludes1
- omphalitis not of newborn (L08.82)
- tetanus omphalitis (A33)
- umbilical hemorrhage of newborn (P51.-)
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