P52.5: Subarachnoid (nontraumatic) haemorrhage of fetus and newborn
During the time around the birth, there was bleeding between the soft linings of the brain.
The brain is made up of several areas. For example, the cerebrum is used to think and plan actions. In the cerebellum, movements are initialized and coordinated. The brain stem is responsible for various unconscious tasks such as breathing. The brain stem passes into the spinal cord. On the outside of the brain and spinal cord there are three thin meninges (linings). A tough meninx, the dura mater, is on the outside. Below that are two soft meninges. There are different reasons why bleeding might occur between the soft linings of the brain.
Bleeding between the soft linings of the brain may occur in premature babies and term babies. A birth is premature if the child is born before the end of the 37th week of pregnancy. When there is a bleed between the soft linings of the brain, the baby may have seizures or breathing problems.
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
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