Wiki newborn coding

[NIKI01]

Hello,

I am desperately looking for a dx. code for 3 weeks old baby with pneumoperitoneum.

thank you so much,
Niki

 

[Cynthia Hughes]

Newborn pneumoperitoneum

Hi,

I didn't find any direct reference to this condition but with no confirmed NEC or other cause of the pneumoperitoneum, I would look to P96.89, Other specified conditions originating in the perinatal period, and K66.8, other specified disorders of the peritoneum.

Cindy

Hello,

I am desperately looking for a dx. code for 3 weeks old baby with pneumoperitoneum.

thank you so much,
Niki

 

[NIKI01]

thank you so much,