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KB21 Birth asphyxia

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

exclusions

• intrauterine hypoxia or asphyxia  (KB20)

sections/codes in this section (KB21-KB21)

• Severe birth asphyxia  (KB21.0)
• Mild and moderate birth asphyxia  (KB21.1)
• Birth asphyxia, unspecified  (KB21.Z)

coding note

This category is not to be used for low Apgar score without mention of asphyxia or other respiratory problems.

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