Wilson-Mikity syndrome

This code represents Wilson-Mikity syndrome, a rare chronic lung disease affecting premature infants, characterized by diffuse cystic and emphysematous changes in the lungs. It is a form of chronic neonatal respiratory distress, often presenting with tachypnea, retractions, and hypoxemia.

Use this code for premature infants diagnosed with Wilson-Mikity syndrome based on clinical presentation and characteristic radiological findings. Documentation should clearly indicate the diagnosis and differentiate it from other forms of chronic lung disease of prematurity.

• Ensure documentation specifies "Wilson-Mikity syndrome" to avoid confusion with other forms of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).
• Consider sequencing this code after codes for prematurity (P07.-) and any acute respiratory conditions if still present.
• Do not confuse with other neonatal respiratory conditions like transient tachypnea of the newborn (P22.1) or respiratory distress syndrome of newborn (P22.0).