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.-)

P21.1

CategoryBlock P20-P29Chapter XVI

Mild and moderate birth asphyxia

Normal respiration not established within one minute, but heart rate 100 or above, some muscle tone present, some response to stimulation.

Inclusions

  • Asphyxia with 1-minute Apgar score 4-7
  • Blue asphyxia
Parent: P21 Birth asphyxia