ICD-10-CM Code For Newborn Affected By Complications Of Placenta Cord And Membranes: Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group P02 includes newborns affected by complications of the placenta, umbilical cord, and fetal membranes such as placental insufficiency, cord prolapse, nuchal cord, and premature rupture-related issues. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document the newborn clinical status related to perinatal complications, capturing severity, site of involvement, and any associated neonatal effects. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM P02 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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ICD-10-CM P02: Newborn Affected By Complications Of Placenta, Cord And Membranes Overview

This diagnosis group captures newborns affected by complications originating from the placenta, umbilical cord, and fetal membranes that impact the neonate at birth. It targets perinatal conditions related to maternal-fetal interface problems that can cause hypoxia, trauma, infection risk, or other neonatal compromise. Accurate coding matters for clinical communication and for appropriate hospital claim adjudication and reimbursement.

When to Use

Use a code from this group when a newborn has documented effects attributable to placental, cord, or membrane complications identified during delivery or the immediate neonatal period. Select the code that best describes the specific anatomical source and clinical impact on the newborn as documented in the medical record.

ICD-10-CM Codes

13 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
P02.0	Newborn affected by placenta previa
P02.1	Newborn affected by other forms of placental separation and hemorrhage
P02.20	Newborn affected by unspecified morphological and functional abnormalities of placenta
P02.29	Newborn affected by other morphological and functional abnormalities of placenta
P02.3	Newborn affected by placental transfusion syndromes
P02.4	Newborn affected by prolapsed cord
P02.5	Newborn affected by other compression of umbilical cord
P02.60	Newborn affected by unspecified conditions of umbilical cord
P02.69	Newborn affected by other conditions of umbilical cord
P02.70	Newborn affected by fetal inflammatory response syndrome
P02.78	Newborn affected by other conditions from chorioamnionitis
P02.8	Newborn affected by other abnormalities of membranes
P02.9	Newborn affected by abnormality of membranes, unspecified

DRG Codes

2 rows

DRG Code	Description
794	Neonate with Other Significant Problems
795	Normal Newborn

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A term newborn delivered after a pregnancy complicated by vasa previa with fetal blood loss presents immediately after birth with pallor and hypotension; the infant requires resuscitation and transfusion in the delivery room. A diagnosis from this group is assigned because the neonatal condition is directly caused by placental vessel rupture and fetal hemorrhage during delivery. Typical codes: P02.0, P02.8
A late preterm infant born after prolonged rupture of membranes and documented chorioamnionitis develops respiratory distress and sepsis-like signs within 48 hours of life, requiring NICU admission and antibiotics. A code from this group is used because the newborn’s complications are related to infection and inflammatory pathology involving the membranes and placenta that affected the neonate. Typical codes: P02.1, P02.3
A neonate born after an obstetric emergency with cord prolapse and brief but significant intrapartum hypoxia has multi-organ instability and is treated for hypoxic-ischemic effects and coagulopathy over several days. A code in this group is assigned when the newborn’s problems are attributable to specific cord compromise or placental insufficiency occurring during labor and delivery. Typical codes: P02.20, P02.29}opyright, trademarks, or logos. Please reorder or choose an alternative.

ICD-10-CM Code For Newborn Affected By Maternal Conditions That May Be Unrelated To Present Pregnancy: Group Overview

P01-NEWBORN-AFFECTED-BY-MATERNAL-COMPLICATIONS

ICD-10-CM Code For Newborn Affected By Maternal Complications Of Pregnancy: Group Overview

P03-NEWBORN-OTHER-DELIVERY-COMPLICATIONS

ICD-10-CM Code For Newborn Affected By Other Complications Of Labor And Delivery: Group Overview

P04-NEWBORN-AFFECTED-BY-NOXIOUS-SUBSTANCES

ICD-10-CM Code For Newborn Affected By Noxious Substances Transmitted Via Placenta Or Breast Milk: Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

13 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
P02.0	Newborn affected by placenta previa
P02.1	Newborn affected by other forms of placental separation and hemorrhage
P02.20	Newborn affected by unspecified morphological and functional abnormalities of placenta
P02.29	Newborn affected by other morphological and functional abnormalities of placenta
P02.3	Newborn affected by placental transfusion syndromes
P02.4	Newborn affected by prolapsed cord
P02.5	Newborn affected by other compression of umbilical cord
P02.60	Newborn affected by unspecified conditions of umbilical cord
P02.69	Newborn affected by other conditions of umbilical cord
P02.70	Newborn affected by fetal inflammatory response syndrome
P02.78	Newborn affected by other conditions from chorioamnionitis
P02.8	Newborn affected by other abnormalities of membranes
P02.9	Newborn affected by abnormality of membranes, unspecified

DRG Codes

2 rows

DRG Code	Description
794	Neonate with Other Significant Problems
795	Normal Newborn

Typical Clinical Scenarios

A term newborn delivered after a pregnancy complicated by vasa previa with fetal blood loss presents immediately after birth with pallor and hypotension; the infant requires resuscitation and transfusion in the delivery room. A diagnosis from this group is assigned because the neonatal condition is directly caused by placental vessel rupture and fetal hemorrhage during delivery. Typical codes: P02.0, P02.8
A late preterm infant born after prolonged rupture of membranes and documented chorioamnionitis develops respiratory distress and sepsis-like signs within 48 hours of life, requiring NICU admission and antibiotics. A code from this group is used because the newborn’s complications are related to infection and inflammatory pathology involving the membranes and placenta that affected the neonate. Typical codes: P02.1, P02.3
A neonate born after an obstetric emergency with cord prolapse and brief but significant intrapartum hypoxia has multi-organ instability and is treated for hypoxic-ischemic effects and coagulopathy over several days. A code in this group is assigned when the newborn’s problems are attributable to specific cord compromise or placental insufficiency occurring during labor and delivery. Typical codes: P02.20, P02.29}opyright, trademarks, or logos. Please reorder or choose an alternative.

ICD-10-CM Code For Newborn Affected By Maternal Conditions That May Be Unrelated To Present Pregnancy: Group Overview

P01-NEWBORN-AFFECTED-BY-MATERNAL-COMPLICATIONS

ICD-10-CM Code For Newborn Affected By Maternal Complications Of Pregnancy: Group Overview

P03-NEWBORN-OTHER-DELIVERY-COMPLICATIONS

ICD-10-CM Code For Newborn Affected By Other Complications Of Labor And Delivery: Group Overview

P04-NEWBORN-AFFECTED-BY-NOXIOUS-SUBSTANCES

ICD-10-CM Code For Newborn Affected By Noxious Substances Transmitted Via Placenta Or Breast Milk: Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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ICD-10-CM Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

References

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ICD-10-CM Codes

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Related Codes

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When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which newborn conditions are included in ICD-10-CM group `P02`?

How do individual `P02` codes differ in clinical focus?

Why is accurate coding within `P02` important for claims?

Which DRGs are commonly related to `P02` diagnoses?

Does the `P02` group capture severity or associated neonatal effects?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which newborn conditions are included in ICD-10-CM group `P02`?

How do individual `P02` codes differ in clinical focus?

Why is accurate coding within `P02` important for claims?

Which DRGs are commonly related to `P02` diagnoses?

Does the `P02` group capture severity or associated neonatal effects?

References