ICD10
ICD-10 Code P02.7: Newborn affected by chorioamnionitis
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents newborn affected by chorioamnionitis in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
- This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.
Code hierarchy
chapter
16Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P00-P96)
block
P00-P04Newborn affected by maternal factors and by complications of pregnancy, labor, and delivery
category
P02Newborn affected by complications of placenta, cord and membranes
currentP02
Where you may see this code
You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.
Related specialists
PediatricianNeonatologist
Related codes
Sibling codes
P02.0Newborn affected by placenta previabillableP02.1Newborn affected by other forms of placental separation and hemorrhagebillableP02.2Newborn affected by other and unspecified morphological and functional abnormalities of placentaP02.3Newborn affected by placental transfusion syndromesbillableP02.4Newborn affected by prolapsed cordbillableP02.5Newborn affected by other compression of umbilical cordbillableP02.6Newborn affected by other and unspecified conditions of umbilical cordP02.8Newborn affected by other abnormalities of membranesbillableP02.9Newborn affected by abnormality of membranes, unspecifiedbillable
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 1240386008high
Early neonatal disorder due to placentitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1263721006high
Fetal disorder due to amnionitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1263723009high
Fetal disorder due to chorioamnionitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1237190002high
Fetal disorder due to placentitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.
Legacy codes
P02.7
Replacement codes
P02.70 — Newborn affected by fetal inflammatory response syndromeP02.78 — Newborn affected by other conditions from chorioamnionitis
Common synonyms
Newborn affected by chorioamnionitis
Frequently asked questions
About this content
This page is prepared by HealthAssure's clinical team using official coding standards from ICD-10. AI tools assist with drafting explanations, which are then reviewed and verified by healthcare professionals for accuracy. This content is for informational purposes and does not replace professional medical advice. Meet our team.