Intraventricular hemorrhage, grade 2, of newborn

This code signifies a non-traumatic bleeding event within the ventricles of a newborn's brain, specifically classified as Grade 2. This grade indicates hemorrhage that extends into the ventricles but without ventricular dilation. It is a common neurological complication in premature infants.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states a diagnosis of intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) in a newborn, explicitly graded as Grade 2, and not attributed to trauma. This typically involves findings from cranial ultrasound or MRI confirming the location and severity of the bleed.

• Ensure the physician documentation specifies "Grade 2" and "nontraumatic" to accurately assign this code.
• Distinguish from other IVH grades (P52.0, P52.2, P52.3) based on the extent of hemorrhage and ventricular involvement.
• Code any associated conditions, such as prematurity (P07.-), as secondary diagnoses.