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ICD-10-CM Code for Meconium passage during delivery P03.82

ICD-10 code P03.82 for Meconium passage during delivery is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period .

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Meconium passage during delivery
Excludes1: meconium aspiration (P24.00, P24.01)
meconium staining (P96.83)

P03

Excludes2: encounter for observation of newborn for suspected diseases and conditions ruled out (Z05.-)

Code first any current condition in newborn

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