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
CategoryP21Birth asphyxiaOpen

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.-)

P21.0

CategoryBlock P20-P29Chapter XVI

Severe birth asphyxia

Pulse less than 100 per minute at birth and falling or steady, respiration absent or gasping, colour poor, tone absent.

Inclusions

  • Asphyxia with 1-minute Apgar score 0-3
  • White asphyxia
Parent: P21 Birth asphyxia