Coding Guidelines

Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)

These codes should never be used together with P83

  • Q80.-Q84 - congenital malformations of skin and integument (Q80-Q84)
  • hydrops fetalis due to hemolytic disease (P56.-)
  • P39.4 - neonatal skin infection (P39.4)
  • L00 - staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (L00)

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

  • L21.0 - cradle cap (L21.0)
  • L22 - diaper [napkin] dermatitis (L22)

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