ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
P02.4 Newborn affected by prolapsed cord
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Other codes in P02
13 complete codes in this category.
- P02.0Newborn affected by placenta previa
- P02.1Newborn affected by other forms of placental separation and hemorrhage
- P02.20Newborn affected by unspecified morphological and functional abnormalities of placenta
- P02.29Newborn affected by other morphological and functional abnormalities of placenta
- P02.3Newborn affected by placental transfusion syndromes
- P02.4Newborn affected by prolapsed cord
- P02.5Newborn affected by other compression of umbilical cord
- P02.60Newborn affected by unspecified conditions of umbilical cord
- P02.69Newborn affected by other conditions of umbilical cord
- P02.70Newborn affected by fetal inflammatory response syndrome
- P02.78Newborn affected by other conditions from chorioamnionitis
- P02.8Newborn affected by other abnormalities of membranes
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The international WHO ICD-10 also has P02.4, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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