P78.1: Other neonatal peritonitis
In the time around the birth, tissue in the abdomen became inflamed.
There are different reasons why tissue in the abdomen can become inflamed. In babies, for example, tissue in the abdomen can become inflamed if the bowel is torn. Because of the tear, fluids and air can get out of the intestines into the abdomen. Such fluids can for instance be digestive fluids and feces.
If tissue in the baby's abdomen is inflamed there can be a variety of indications. The abdomen can be tight. The child's heart may also beat more quickly usual. The baby may also have fever. The child may also be more lethargic than usual and not drink properly.
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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