Extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 25 completed weeks
ICD-10 P07.24 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 25 completed weeks.
Extreme immaturity of newborn, classified under ICD-10 code P07.24, refers to infants born at a gestational age of 25 completed weeks or earlier. These infants are at a significantly higher risk for a range of complications due to their underdeveloped organ systems. Common issues include respiratory distress syndrome due to immature lungs, intraventricular hemorrhage, and necrotizing enterocolitis. The management of these infants often requires specialized care in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), where they may receive respiratory support, nutritional support via parenteral or enteral routes, and monitoring for potential complications. Maternal factors such as preterm labor, infections, and placental insufficiency can contribute to extreme prematurity. Delivery complications, including emergency cesarean sections or prolonged labor, may also play a role in the birth of these extremely premature infants. The prognosis for infants born at this gestational age varies widely, depending on the presence of complications and the level of care provided.
Detailed records of gestational age, birth weight, Apgar scores, and any immediate interventions.
Management of respiratory distress syndrome, monitoring for intraventricular hemorrhage, and nutritional support in the NICU.
Accurate coding requires understanding of the infant's clinical course and any complications that arise during hospitalization.
Comprehensive follow-up documentation including growth parameters, developmental milestones, and ongoing health issues.
Pediatric assessments of infants with perinatal origins of chronic conditions such as bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
Pediatric coders must be aware of the long-term implications of extreme prematurity on health outcomes.
Used for initial assessment of a newborn at high risk due to extreme immaturity.
Document gestational age, birth weight, and any immediate interventions performed.
Neonatologists must ensure thorough documentation of the infant's condition and care plan.
Key factors include accurate documentation of gestational age, birth weight, and any complications that arise during the NICU stay. It's also important to capture maternal factors that may have contributed to the infant's condition.
