P39.1
ICD-10-CM Coding Rules
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P39.1
Applicable To
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Neonatal chlamydial conjunctivitis
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Ophthalmia neonatorum NOS
Approximate Synonyms
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Bilateral neonatal conjunctivitis
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Left neonatal conjunctivitis
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Neonatal chlamydial conjunctivitis
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Neonatal conjunctivitis
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Neonatal conjunctivitis, both eyes
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Right neonatal conjunctivitis
Clinical Information
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Acute conjunctival inflammation in the newborn, usually caused by maternal gonococcal infection. The causative agent is neisseria gonorrhoeae. The baby’s eyes are contaminated during passage through the birth canal.
Details
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P39.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM P39.1 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of P39.1 – other international versions of ICD-10 P39.1 may differ.