Unsp pulmonary hemorrhage origin in the perinatal period

This code signifies bleeding into the lungs of a newborn, occurring anytime from 28 weeks gestation through 28 days post-birth, when the specific cause or location of the hemorrhage is not documented. It indicates a general diagnosis of pulmonary bleeding without further diagnostic specificity.

Use this code when documentation clearly states "pulmonary hemorrhage" in a neonate or infant within the perinatal period, but lacks details regarding the etiology (e.g., due to aspiration, infection, or trauma) or the specific anatomical site within the lung. This code is appropriate when the provider has not specified the type of pulmonary hemorrhage.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific type of perinatal pulmonary hemorrhage (e.g., P26.0, P26.1, P26.8) is documented.
• Always review the entire medical record for any clues that might lead to a more specific diagnosis.
• Query the provider if the documentation is ambiguous and a more precise diagnosis could be obtained.