Conditions involving the integument and temperature regulation of newborn
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Updates & Changes
FY 2026 Updates
New Codes (1)
Revised Codes (1)
Deleted Codes
No codes deleted in this range for FY 2026
Historical Changes
- •FY 2025: Routine maintenance updates with minor terminology clarifications
- •FY 2024: Enhanced specificity requirements for certain code ranges
- •FY 2023: Updated documentation guidelines for improved clarity
Upcoming Changes
- •Proposed updates pending review by Coordination and Maintenance Committee
- •Under consideration: Enhanced digital health integration codes
Implementation Guidance
- •Review all FY 2026 updates for P30-P126 codes before implementation
- •Always verify the most current codes in the ICD-10-CM manual
- •Ensure clinical documentation supports the selected diagnosis codes
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Range Overview
The ICD-10 code range P30-P126 pertains to conditions involving the integument and temperature regulation of newborns. This includes a variety of skin conditions, birth injuries, and temperature-related disorders that can occur in newborns. These codes are used to document and categorize these conditions for clinical, administrative, and research purposes.
Key Usage Points:
- •These codes are used for newborns, not older infants or children.
- •Include the fifth character for gestational age when applicable.
- •Use additional codes to specify any associated underlying conditions.
- •Always code the primary condition first, followed by any secondary conditions.
- •Use a combination code if one is available that accurately describes the condition and its complications.
Coding Guidelines
When to Use:
- ✓When a newborn presents with a skin condition or birth injury.
- ✓When a newborn has a temperature regulation disorder.
- ✓When documenting a newborn's medical history.
- ✓When conducting research on newborn skin conditions or temperature regulation disorders.
When NOT to Use:
- ✗When the patient is not a newborn.
- ✗When the condition is not related to the skin or temperature regulation.
- ✗When a more specific code is available.
- ✗When the condition is a symptom of an underlying condition that has its own code.
Code Exclusions
Always verify exclusions with the latest version of the ICD-10 coding manual.
Documentation Requirements
Documentation for these codes should include a detailed description of the condition, its cause if known, any associated conditions, and the newborn's gestational age if applicable.
Clinical Information:
- •Detailed description of the condition
- •Cause of the condition, if known
- •Any associated conditions
- •Gestational age of the newborn, if applicable
Supporting Evidence:
- •Medical history of the newborn
- •Results of physical examination
- •Results of any diagnostic tests
- •Treatment plan
Good Documentation Example:
Newborn male, 38 weeks gestational age, presents with erythema toxicum neonatorum. No other associated conditions.
Poor Documentation Example:
Newborn with rash.
Common Documentation Errors:
- ⚠Not including the fifth character for gestational age when applicable
- ⚠Not coding associated conditions
- ⚠Not providing a detailed description of the condition
Range Statistics
Coding Complexity
Coding for this range requires a good understanding of neonatal skin conditions and temperature regulation disorders, as well as the ability to accurately code associated conditions and gestational age. It also requires a thorough understanding of ICD-10 coding guidelines.
Key Factors:
- ▸Understanding of neonatal skin conditions and temperature regulation disorders
- ▸Ability to accurately code associated conditions
- ▸Knowledge of gestational age coding
- ▸Understanding of ICD-10 coding guidelines
Specialty Focus
These codes are most commonly used in neonatology and pediatric dermatology.
Primary Specialties:
Clinical Scenarios:
- • Newborn with jaundice
- • Newborn with erythema toxicum neonatorum
- • Newborn with birth injury to skin
- • Newborn with cold injury
- • Newborn with heatstroke
Resources & References
Resources for these codes include the ICD-10 coding manual, clinical reference books on neonatal skin conditions and temperature regulation disorders, and educational materials on neonatal coding.
Official Guidelines:
- ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
- American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines
- World Health Organization ICD-10 Guidelines
Clinical References:
- Neonatal Skin: Structure And Function, Second Edition
- Rook's Textbook of Dermatology
Educational Materials:
- AAPC ICD-10 Training
- AHIMA ICD-10 Training
Frequently Asked Questions
Can these codes be used for infants and children?
No, these codes are specific to newborns.
What is the fifth character for gestational age?
The fifth character for gestational age is used to specify the newborn's age in completed weeks at the time of birth.