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Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
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Coding notes · WHO
Conditions arising in the perinatal period, even though death or morbidity occurs later, should, as far as possible, be coded to chapter 19, which takes precedence over chapters containing codes for diseases by their anatomical site.
More specific codes
19Transitory endocrine or metabolic disorders specific to fetus or newborn19Cardiovascular disorders present in the perinatal or neonatal period19Genitourinary system disorders specific to the perinatal or neonatal period19Disturbances of temperature regulation of newborn19Haemorrhagic or haematological disorders of fetus or newborn19Respiratory disorders specific to the perinatal or neonatal period19Disorders of newborn related to length of gestation or fetal growth19Neurological disorders specific to the perinatal or neonatal period19Digestive system disorders of fetus or newborn19Birth injury19Disorders involving the integument of fetus or newborn19Certain disorders originating in the perinatal period19Infections of the fetus or newborn19Fetus or newborn affected by maternal factors or by complications of pregnancy, labour or deliveryKD5ZConditions originating in the perinatal or neonatal period, unspecified© World Health Organization · CC BY-ND 3.0 IGO