P02.5: Fetus and newborn affected by other compression of umbilical cord
While in the womb or during the birth, damage to health was caused by a compressed umbilical cord.
During pregnancy the umbilical cord connects the child's blood circulation to the mother's. The child receives nutrients and oxygen via the blood vessels in the umbilical cord.
If the blood is unable to flow freely through the umbilical cord, the child will not get an adequate supply of oxygen. This can be life-threatening for the child. There may be a disruption to the blood flow in the umbilical cord if, for example, the umbilical cord gets knotted up or twisted in the womb. If the umbilical cord wraps around parts of the child's body in the womb or during the birth, the blood flow can also be disrupted.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).