ICD-10

From parent levels

ChapterXVICertain conditions originating in the perinatal periodOpen

Inclusions

  • conditions that have their origin in the perinatal period even though death or morbidity occurs later

Exclusions

  • congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E90)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T98)
  • neoplasms (C00-D48)
  • tetanus neonatorum (A33)
  • whooping cough (A37.-)
BlockP20-P29Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal periodOpen

P21

CategoryBlock P20-P29Chapter XVI

Birth asphyxia

Note

This category is not to be used for low Apgar score without mention of asphyxia or other respiratory problems.

Exclusions

  • intrauterine hypoxia or asphyxia (P20.-)

Subcategories

P21.0Severe birth asphyxia
P21.1Mild and moderate birth asphyxia
P21.9Birth asphyxia, unspecified
Parent: P20-P29 Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders specific to the perinatal period